Russian Porcelain Egg Plate - Easter Pascha Gift

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Size: 10.25 inches Imperial Russian tradition dictated that your Pascha (Easter) table be set with your finest porcelain. This plate is exquisitely decorated in an old Russian styl e. XB (the first two letters of the Slavonic words “Christos Voskresse” which is Christ Is Risen!) dominates the plate. This design if alternated with floral elaboration which has its origins in Byzantine ornamentation and was used extensively in Old Russian decoration. Made In Russia of Russian porcelain holding 9 eggs. Show more