{"product_id":"soviet-porcelain-spa-cup-gogol-myrhorod","title":"Soviet Porcelain Spa Cup – Nikolai Gogol Portrait, Myrhorod Resort Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet porcelain spa cup is a traditional mineral water drinking cup made in the USSR (Ukraine) as a souvenir of the Myrhorod health resort. The front shows a detailed portrait illustration and signature of the writer Nikolai Gogol, while the back carries the name of the resort town Myrhorod (Миргород) with a landscape emblem. Fine white porcelain with gilt accents along the rim and handle gives it a classic, elegant look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral water spa cup \/ sipper mug (byuvetnitsa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikolai Gogol, Myrhorod spa resort, vintage souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain \/ fine china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait illustration and signature of N. Gogol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Town name Myrhorod with a landscape emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold \/ gilt accents on the top rim and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic oval spa cup designed for drinking mineral water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory logo and original Soviet price stamp (Ц 1-60) on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Ukraine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with normal signs of age. There are no cracks or major chips. The high-resolution photos are part of the description, so please review them carefully for the exact state of the porcelain, the gilding and the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Soviet health resorts, visitors drank mineral water straight from the pump room using special spa cups like this one, and the resort towns sold them as souvenirs. Myrhorod in central Ukraine is known for its mineral springs and is closely linked to Nikolai Gogol, who titled his 1835 story collection Mirgorod after the town. A Soviet porcelain spa cup with a Gogol portrait combines resort history and literary heritage, making it a charming addition to a collection of vintage Soviet porcelain or Ukrainian souvenirs, or a distinctive accent for Soviet home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678833377429,"sku":"EBAY-407101714893","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-porcelain-spa-cup-gogol-myrhorod-1.jpg?v=1791647292","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-porcelain-spa-cup-gogol-myrhorod","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}