A porcelain cream-jug
by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II, late 1780s-1796
Of pear-shaped form, on a low circular base with pointed spout, the body painted on both sides with a purple rose, the handle simulating twisted branches, the rim and parts of the handle painted in brown, marked under base with dark blue underglaze 'E II' and dot
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
A porcelain cream-jug
by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Catherine II, late 1780s-1796
Of pear-shaped form, on a low circular base with pointed spout, the body painted on both sides with a purple rose, the handle simulating twisted branches, the rim and parts of the handle painted in brown, marked under base with dark blue underglaze 'E II' and dot
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high