A Porcelain Military Plate
By the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander II
Circular, the centre painted with officers of the Horse Artillery by Vasilii Midin, the lilac borders with gilt edge and wreath of laurel and oak surmounted by the Imperial coat-of-arms, inscribed in Russian 'L.P. Horse Artillery from a painting: by Piratsky Vas. Midin', marked under base
9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm.) diameter
A Porcelain Military Plate
By the Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander II
Circular, the centre painted with officers of the Horse Artillery by Vasilii Midin, the lilac borders with gilt edge and wreath of laurel and oak surmounted by the Imperial coat-of-arms, inscribed in Russian 'L.P. Horse Artillery from a painting: by Piratsky Vas. Midin', marked under base
9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm.) diameter