6 pieces made at the Gardner factory, Velbilki, Moscow, Russia, 1-2) Bowl and stand with blue line borders, with an inscription in arabic; 3) bowl in sepia-pink with enamelled stylised leaf and flower forms; 4-5) bowl and stand with Chinese style decoration of enamelled peonies; 6) saucer dish with broad red border.

Two pieces from unknown Russian factories 7) plant pot with fluted shape and 8) dish with green and yellow floral decoration. Many made for export to Persia where they were acquired by the donor.

Provenance

Lewis Baxter.


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