A PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE RAPHAEL SERVICE

A PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE RAPHAEL SERVICE

BY THE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS II, 1903

Of circular form, the centre painted en grisaille with a classical standing female figure, surrounded by a border of friezes and ornaments in classical style, the panels with raised gilt beading, with a gilt rim and foot, marked under base with gilt crowned monogram of Nicholas II and dated 1903

9 1⁄2 in. (24.2 cm.) diameter