1989 Russia Legends Series 12 by Bradford Exchange Collector Plate

1989 Russia Legends Series 12 by Bradford Exchange Collector Plate The Golden Cockerel: The Third Plate in a series of 12 of limited-edition porcelain plates created in Russia, drafted in the age-old tradition of miniature painting on lacquer. Plate is 7-1/2” in diameter. Bradex No 60-V25-1.3 Plate No 6501E Master Artis Vladimir Vleshko. From distinguished boyars to fierce Cossacks, the flower of manhood surrounds the temptress’s tent like a golden setting for a fiery jewel. …Genuine gold leaf further enriches the drama. Gold embellishments ornament the Queen’s pleasure tent as they touch her gown with shimmering fire; painstaking touches of gold on shield and bridle, on crown and mail, lend “the Golden Cockerel” the luminous energy of life. Brief excerpts from one of the enclosures with Plate #3: The Astrologer brought with him a golden cockerel, a magical bird who could warn of any danger to the kingdom in ample time to mount a defense. . . . The armies of the tsar swirl about the wonderous silken tent in full battle regalia…but the war has already been won—and lost—without a blow being struck. . . .The Queen of Shamakha, young and sensuous, resplendent in her emerald robes, parts the gauzy web that hides her couch and beckons the old Tsar Dodon to enter…. Intended as decoration, each plate has cleverly concealed holes in the back making it easy to hang the plates for display. Comes with box. No cracks or chips (T 112222)