Add a touch of Soviet folk art to your collection with this charming vintage wooden lacquered dish (rozetka), hand-painted in bold red, black, and gold swirls reminiscent of the traditional Khokhloma style.
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This piece was crafted in 1981 by the Agidel Artistic Association (Агидель) in Ufa, Bashkir ASSR, part of the Russian SFSR. These workshops produced decorative and functional folk-art items for use in Soviet homes and as souvenirs.
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The dish measures approximately 7 cm in diameter and is decorated with a striking symmetrical design inside, while the outer rim carries matching swirling motifs. Its original factory label remains on the base, confirming the date, maker, and original Soviet retail price (2 rubles 20 kopeks).
Perfect for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, Russian lacquerware, or mid-20th-century folk art, this small dish makes a wonderful display item or a unique accent piece for the home.
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Condition
Good vintage condition with only light age-related wear.
Retains original label on base (a rare and collectible feature).
Lacquer and paint remain bright and vibrant.
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Measurements
Diameter: 7 cm (approx.)
Height: 2.5 cm (approx.)
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Provenance
Maker: Agidel Artistic Association (Башкирское художественное объединение "Агидель")
Location: Ufa, Bashkir ASSR, USSR
Date: 1981 (confirmed on label)
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Origin & Maker
The label indicates it was produced by the Башкирское художественное объединение "Агидель" (Bashkir Artistic Association Agidel), located in Ufa, Bashkir ASSR (an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, USSR).
“Агидель” (Agidel) is the Bashkir name for the Belaya River, an important cultural symbol in Bashkortostan.
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Date
The label states: Дата выпуска: 1981 г. → “Date of release: 1981.”
So, it was manufactured in 1981, making it an early 1980s Soviet decorative/folk art item.
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Pricing & Label Details
Цена: 2-20 → Price was 2 rubles 20 kopeks (a modest but not extremely cheap item in 1981).
Артикул: С-УФ-1206А → Article/catalogue number.
РСТ РСФСР 565-77 → A Soviet state standard (GOST/technical specification).