A covered porcelain kvas jug
by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II, 1780s
Of cylindrical form with pointed spout, the body painted on both sides with multi-coloured bouquets of flowers, the upper border decorated with a garland of cornflowers, the handle simulating two twisted branches, the domed cover decorated with a garland of cornflowers and with bud finial, gilt detail, marked under base with dark blue overglaze 'E II', dot and red overglaze star
9½ in. (24.2 cm.) high
A covered porcelain kvas jug
by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II, 1780s
Of cylindrical form with pointed spout, the body painted on both sides with multi-coloured bouquets of flowers, the upper border decorated with a garland of cornflowers, the handle simulating two twisted branches, the domed cover decorated with a garland of cornflowers and with bud finial, gilt detail, marked under base with dark blue overglaze 'E II', dot and red overglaze star
9½ in. (24.2 cm.) high
