Antique Blue & White Shell Dish – Gzhel Style Floral Motif with Gilt Butterfly (Russia/European Export), c. 1980 🦋💙✨ Merle's Crusade The gilt lettering on the

The gilt lettering on the front board remains mostly bright and legible

a first edition copy of "D-Day" is a sought-after item

Pose/Outfit: Tom Kitten stands upright on a circular patch of green grass

The pages are age-toned and yellowed

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Antique Blue & White Shell Dish – Gzhel Style Floral Motif with Gilt Butterfly (Russia/European Export), c. 1980 🦋💙✨ Merle's Crusade The gilt lettering on theThis is a delicate and finely made porcelain dish that captures the elegant artistry of traditional blue and white painting. The piece is sculpted in a graceful scalloped shell form, instantly establishing it as a strong decorative accent. The decoration is defined by a bold, central blue floral motif and a highly ornamental gilded butterfly handle. Its high quality porcelain and hand painted stylereminiscent of the Russian Gzhel traditionconfirm it