Gorgeous Russian Gzhel Porcelain Lidded Dish Hand Painted Roses & Gold Gilding

Gorgeous Russian Gzhel Porcelain Lidded Dish Hand Painted Roses & Gold Gilding This is a Gorgeous Russian Gzhel Porcelain Lidded Dish with delicately Hand Painted Roses and leaves with 22 karat Gold Gilding covering the top rose, side handles, 4 footed base and accenting the whole piece. This piece is a departure from the more common blue and white porcelain pieces that Gzhel creates, which makes this piece so unique because of its non-blue presentation. This particular piece was created exclusively for the French markets which explains the different coloration. The dish measures approximately 5" high by 7" wide by 5.5" depth. It is stamped on the underside "Gzhel, Hand Made in Russia with a number 41 in red which is also on the underside of the lid. The piece makes a lovely candy, trinket or jewelry dish.