1988 Palekh Ruslan and Lyudmila Collector Plate

1988 Palekh "Ruslan and Lyudmila" collector plate — the first plate in the "Russian Fairy Tales" series. Made in the Soviet Union at the Vinogradov Porcelain Factory, from an original by Palekh artist Gleb Lyubimov, based on Pushkin's poem. Black plate with the full fairy-tale scene in Palekh miniature style and natural gold detail, artist signed at the lower right. Back inscription states plate No. И 8714, Bradex No. 60-V25-1.1, edition limited by 195 firing days. About 7.5 inches across. Hanging wire attached on the back, ready to hang. No chips or cracks seen in the photos. Note: the back states "Art object, not for food use" — display only, not for serving food. No original box or certificate. Local pickup only. CA$40 OBO.