Description:

Lomonosov, set of five animal figurines.

Set of five decorative porcelain animal figurines, executed with naturalistic forms and hand-painted details. The models depict various animals and were produced by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in the former Soviet Union.

Origin: Soviet Union.
Manufacturer: Lomonosov Porcelain Factory.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 6–14 cm, L. 8–10 cm.
Period: 1970s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
The Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in Leningrad traces its history to 1744, when it was founded as the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in St. Petersburg. In 1925, the factory was named after the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. During the Soviet period, the factory became particularly renowned for high-quality porcelain figurines and tableware, and its animal figures were produced in a wide range of models with carefully sculpted forms and painted details.