Porcelain factory of M. S. KOUZNETSOV. 1870-1880. This earthenware plate is part of the Russian byline series and depicts one of the heroes, "Dunai Ivanovich" (his blood is said to be the origin of the Danube). Marking: the large blue stamp with the eagle of supplier to the Court with the scroll "М. С. КУЗНЕЦОВЪ ТВЕР ГУБЕРНИ" ("M. S. Kouznetsov Tver Province"), factory mark of the village of Kouznetsov in Tver province. In the paste, "КУЗНЕЦОВА" and the number "8" (model number?). Diameter: 20 cm [RUSSIAN ART]