Rare Russian porcelain vase by Kuznetsov, circa 1875

A rare and impressive Russian porcelain vase, Kuznetsov Porcelain Factory, circa 1875. The vase is elegantly modeled as an amphora surrounded by adoring griffins on a quadrangular base. The sienna-painted body is adorned with feathers and floral heads; the griffins have chlorophyll-colored heads and white feathers with cobalt edges. The bottom bears the Kuznetsov factory mark and inventory numbers 850, 34, and 61; height – 43.3 cm. Provenance: from the collection of an emigrated Georgian family, Israel. Acquired by the current owner in 2013. For a similar model, see Sotheby's, London, June 9, 2010, lot 753.