Hand‑painted porcelain bowl with multicolor floral and scroll decoration around the exterior. The interior is plain white. The rim has a thin metallic or gold‑tone edge. The painted decoration includes blue, pink, green, and cream tones with detailed floral motifs.

The bottom shows a red printed Cyrillic mark reading “ГАРДНЕРЪ” along with the Imperial Russian double‑headed eagle, identifying the Gardner porcelain factory during the Imperial period. Gardner, an English potter, was the first major private porcelain factory in Russia, known for high‑quality hand‑painted wares produced for both the Imperial court and the general market. Handwritten “No. 61” and “H” on bottom.

Item details:

• Type: Hand‑painted porcelain bowl

• Origin: Gardner Porcelain Factory (ГАРДНЕРЪ), Imperial Russia

• Date / time frame: Late 19th to early 20th century (pre‑1917)

• Material: Porcelain

• Form: Small bowl with flared rim

• Decoration: Multicolor floral and scroll motifs

• Technique: Hand‑painted decoration with printed Imperial‑period Cyrillic factory mark

• Condition: Light surface wear; no cracks or chips visible in photos

• 2x4.25 inches 3.7 oz