is image shows a Russian Blue & White Painted Porcelain Gzhel Candle Holder. Gzhel is a traditional Russian style of ceramics known for its distinctive blue and white designs, which originated in the village of Gzhel near Moscow.
Key features of Gzhel porcelain include:
Hand-painted designs: Each piece is unique due to the hand-painted cobalt blue patterns.
Traditional techniques: Gzhel porcelain uses underglaze and overglaze painting techniques.
Floral motifs: Common patterns include floral designs, often incorporating roses and other flowers.
Blue cobalt color: The blue color is derived from cobalt.
High-quality earthenware: Developed in the 1830s, Gzhel potters created high-quality white earthenware.
Origin: The name "Gzhel" comes from the Russian word meaning "burn".
Excellent Vintage Condition
Marked on Bottom
7. 5 in tall
The text "ГЖЕЛЬ" is the Cyrillic spelling of Gzhel. The image also shows the number 121-00k, which is likely a product code, and a triangle with "1c" inside, which could be a quality mark.
Gzhel porcelain is named after the village of Gzhel near Moscow.
It is typically hand-painted with blue designs on a white background.
Gzhel pieces are often unique, with no two being exactly alike.
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Vintage Russian Blue & White Painted Porcelain Gzhel Candle Holder -marked- 7.5
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