Lomonosov gilded porcelain vase – Russia – 1950s/70s

Small porcelain vase signed by the Lomonosov factory, direct heir to the Imperial Factory founded in 1744 in Saint Petersburg for the court of the tsars. Dimensions: height 12 cm, neck diameter 5 cm, belly 10 cm, base 5 cm. Stylized plant decoration, hand-made with real gold gilding. Lomonosov is one of the most prestigious manufacturers in Europe: initially reserved for the imperial aristocracy, it continued its influence under the USSR, exporting only its prestigious pieces. The red stamp visible under the base places this vase in the production of the 1950s-1970s, today sought after by collectors. To be diverted into a refined soliflore or to be displayed as a showcase object. Price: €160 Keywords: Lomonosov vase, Russian porcelain, gold gilding, imperial factory, collector's item.