Petrushka Ballet 3-pc. Tea Set

The 3-piece fine bone china set Petrushka is a true work of art! Petrushka is one of the most striking ballets by Igor Stravinsky, the famous Russian composer. Its music is so amazingly vivid and expressive, that one need not even look at the stage to know what is going on. Ballet's script was co-written by Stravinsky, S. Dyagilev, and A. Benois, while M. Fokine choreographed it. Most people agree, that the choreography in Petrushka became the pinnacle of Fokine's work, aided by the fact that the starring role of Petrushka was performed by V. Nijinsky, widely considered to be the greatest male ballet dancer of the early 20th century.

L. Tzvetkova, the creator of this set's design, is a multi-talented professional, equally great at painting porcelain tableware, as well as porcelain sculptures. Tzvetkova is working at reviving some of the greatest traditions of the Russian Imperial Porcelain, such as the XVIII century technique, called "leaf-to-leaf," using the absolutely unique in its whiteness and plasticity bone china mass.

Petrushka is a ballet-burlesque composed in 1910, with a score by Igor Stravinsky. First performed by Sergei Diaghelev’s Ballets Russes at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris in 1911. It tells a story of loves&jealousies of three puppets. Petrushka loves a ballerina but she rejects him, preferring the Moor. Petrushka is hurt so he challenges the Moor, who ends up killing him.

Petrushka is a folk character who became a symbol of the Russian ballet avant-garde of the 20th century. At that time noone would have thought that Petrushka will become the personification of a whole century. The brightness of colors and flair of the play has been fascinating more than a single generation of spectators.

Bone China of the Imperial Porcelain Factory stands out due to the following:

Beautiful design & Uniqueness – The blindingly-white background, the finest, airy material, the rich luster of glaze, the elegant patterns, all created by famous, talented artists, and the luminous transparency, make the bone china look elegant and unique. When held to the light, you will see the light filter through, creating an impressive effect.

Eco-friendly & Safe material – Made of the high-grade bone china. Ecologically friendly. Non-Toxic and 100% BPA Free. The smooth surface prevents the penetration of bacteria and foreign odors into the dishes. Absolutely safe for kids and adults.

Practical qualities – The material is extra-strong to prevent scratches. The elegant lightness, sturdiness and unusual, impressive style of products make them not only beautiful, but also perfectly strong for everyday use. 

Cultural and collectible value – The items produced by the Imperial Porcelain Factory don't just make wonderful gifts, they are also culturally valuable.  Many of the ceremonial sets and souvenirs are exhibited in museums around the world, are considered to be among the world's decorative and applied art treasures, and are highly appreciated by collectors.  Over time, many of the Imperial Porcelain Factory products are included in the registers of antique objects and become valuable investments.

All products of the Imperial Porcelain Factory are stamped with the original factory mark that guarantees its 100% authenticity.