{"product_id":"soviet-porcelain-figurine-red-army-cavalryman-on-white-horse","title":"Soviet Porcelain Figurine – Red Army Cavalryman on White Horse, Polonne, 14 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet porcelain figurine shows a warrior, described as a bogatyr or Red Army cavalryman, in a traditional budenovka hat with a red star, riding a white horse. It was made at the Polonne Porcelain Factory in Ukraine in the 1950s. Bright orange accents, hand-painted details and subtle gilding on the sword and the horse's mane decorate the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain figurine, rider on horseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Army cavalryman \/ bogatyr in a budenovka with a red star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polonne Porcelain Factory (ZKhK), Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain with overglaze painting and gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14 cm (5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 17 cm (6.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 321 g (11.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue factory stamp on the base; hand-written inscription on the horse's side, \"В день расставания...\" (\"On the day of parting...\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. There are no major cracks and no heavy restoration visible. You will see minor paint wear and small dark spots under the glaze, sometimes called production freckles, which are typical of Soviet porcelain of this period. The gilding shows slight age-related fading. Please review all of the photos, which are the best guide to the paint and the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolonne was one of the main porcelain and faience makers in Soviet Ukraine, and its figurines with military and folk subjects are collected today. The budenovka hat was a hallmark of Red Army cavalry in the early Soviet period, which makes this rider a recognizable image from the era. The hand-written inscription on the horse is a personal touch that sets this particular piece apart from other examples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671282647189,"sku":"v1|406891102478|0","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_f0119769-697e-45ed-97ca-13d3766d9ad2.jpg?v=1791475294","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-porcelain-figurine-red-army-cavalryman-on-white-horse","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}