Russia Vintage Hand Painted Flowers Serving Tray translation Zhostovo gems (5)

This tray is in great condition. Zhostovo painting (Russian: Жостовская роспись) is a Russian folk handicraft. It involves painting metal trays. It is practiced in the village of Zhostovo in the Moscow Oblast.[1] It appeared in the early 19th century, mainly under the influence of the Ural handicraft of flower painting on metal. Subsequent development of Zhostovo painting handicraft was stylistically related to porcelain and enamel painting techniques, used by factories near Moscow, flower motifs on printed cotton, produced by the Ivanovo factories, and Lukutin miniatures All items are sold as described and unless otherwise stated, are antique, vintage, and preowned and not in new condition. They may need minor cleaning or polishing by the buyer. Let us know if you have any questions.