This beautiful piece is entirely hand painted including the 22 karat gold. When I purchased these the pattern was called "Heathbirds". I have since seen this pattern called "Black Grouse" and "Love Birds". At the time I purchased this set I was told that this was a very rare style of painting. You can purchase copies of the original through Amazon but not a vintage (original) set. This is such a unique pattern, you can see the two black birds facing each other along the rims of each piece. The cobalt blue is one of the factory's signature colors. It is so vibrant and beautiful! With two sets you can keep one for yourself and give one as a gift. Material - Hard porcelain Form/Shape - Radiant Author of form/drawing Slavina N. P. Tea Cup measures L 4.4", W 3.6", H 2.9", capacity 7.95 oz/235 ml. Saucer measures D 5.7", H 1.1" Biscuit/Cake Plate measures 7" diameter. It has the red LFZ monogram export backstamp with red "Made in Russia" used from 1991 to 2002. It is also stamped with 1C, which means First Quality. One of the tea cups and saucers is not First Quality so I adjusted the price for that piece. Due to the hand painted aspect it is recommended that the porcelain be hand washed in warm water with mild detergent. The pieces are all unused, in new condition, no chips, marks, nits etc.