Hand-painted Russian tray, Zhostovo, signed vintage decorative tray.

Charming decorative Russian tray hand-painted in the village of Zhostovo, known for its rich floral compositions and deep colours inspired by 19th-century Russian art. Each hand-painted piece is unique. This piece is hand-signed in its decoration "Cugenko". This tray features a superb and rich composition of fruits and foliage (apples, grapes, berries, and flowers) on a glossy black background, enhanced by an elegant finely adorned golden border. Characteristics: Origin: Russia. Provenance: Zhostovo production; inscription on the back: "Русская коллекция – Жостово" (Translation: "Russian collection – Zhostovo") Artist's signature hand-painted on the decoration (see photo) Estimated period: late 20th century. Manufacturing: hand painting. Material: lacquered metal. Colours: black background, gold, red, green, yellow. Dimensions: 33.0 cm by 24.8 cm. Height of the tray when placed is approximately 1.0 cm. Weight: 288 grams. 📌 Condition: very good vintage condition. Presence of micro-scratches and signs of use on the back, consistent with age and decorative use. The paint on the front is very well preserved and very vibrant (see photos). Careful and tracked shipping.