Herring Dish from Zamoskvorechye Dinner Set

This shape design was created by the Imperial Porcelain Factory in the middle of the 19th century, with later additions, for the Heraldic set. The artist used traditional Russian motifs such as the multicolored floral ornaments, found, for example, on the walls of the Palace of Facets at the Moscow Kremlin. The design of delicate floral bouquets paired with the golden edging creates an effect of lightness, emphasizing the refinement and dignity of the snow-white fine porcelain. This Russian Imperial Porcelain Art Deco dinner set is named after a truly historical district of Moscow, located near the Moscow Kremlin, on the bank of the Moscow-River. This district is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to the early 1200's. During those early days of Moscow's existence, Zamoskvorechye stood apart from the center of the Moscow city, both physically, and socially. For example, the district's residents, mostly merchants, normally went to bed early, when the city was still buzzing with life, and started work very early in the morning, when the Moscovites were still asleep. Because of this calm and simple district, Moscow was often called a "big village." • Pattern « Zamoskvorechye » on "European" shape • Material : porcelain • Decoration : overglaze painting, gilding. Hand-painted. • Author : Galina Shulyak • The European shape was created at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in the middle of the 19th century. • The artist used some of the traditional Russian Motifs, such as multicolored floral patterns, found, for example, on the walls of the Palace of Facets in the Moscow Kremlin. The delicate floral bouquets are accented by the golden edging which creates a sensation of lightness, emphasizing the refinement and dignity of the snow-whit fine porcelain.