{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-carp-family-fish-set-porcelain-decanter-with-3-small-fish-cups-ussr-folk-art-1970s","title":"Vintage Soviet Carp Family Fish Set, Porcelain Decanter with 3 Small Fish Cups, USSR Folk Art, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and instantly recognizable piece of Soviet-era decorative porcelain: the famous “Carp Family” fish set, featuring one large fish-shaped decanter and three smaller matching fish cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set has that wonderfully nostalgic look of vintage Soviet display pieces — glossy white porcelain, deep cobalt blue accents, bright red details and touches of gold. The large fish has its original stopper with a rounded gilded top, making it especially eye-catching when displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes 4 pieces in total:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 large fish-shaped decanter with stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 small matching fish cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge fish height: 26 cm \/ 10.24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall fish height: 8 cm \/ 3.15 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional “Carp Family” service was originally made as a fish-shaped decanter with matching small fish cups and became one of the most recognizable Soviet-era porcelain souvenir and barware designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design has an interesting Ukrainian and Soviet porcelain history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original fish-shaped service was created in Riga in the 1950s, associated with Georgian artist Abessalom Baramidze. In 1962, Ukrainian artist Mykola Bobyk, working at the Polonne Artistic Ceramics Factory in Ukraine, adapted the earlier Riga design, changed its proportions and decoration, and helped launch a version for mass production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar “Carp Family” sets were subsequently produced by several porcelain and ceramics factories across the USSR. In Ukraine, major production was associated with the Polonne Artistic Ceramics Factory in Polonne, Khmelnytskyi region, and the Horodnytsia Porcelain Factory in Horodnytsia, Zhytomyr region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this particular set does not show a clearly identifiable factory mark in the available photos, the exact manufacturer cannot be confirmed. It is best described as a vintage Ukrainian\/Soviet “Carp Family” set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is particularly interesting because these pieces were often bought as decorative souvenirs and displayed proudly in Soviet-era glass cabinets and sideboards. Similar examples remain popular with collectors of Soviet porcelain, Ukrainian ceramics and unusual vintage barware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set is in used vintage condition, with visible age-related wear to the painted and gilded decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the three small fish has a small chip on the mouth, clearly visible in the photographs. Please examine the photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also some natural wear to the gold and painted details consistent with age and previous display\/use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining pieces have the expected minor signs of age and handling. No attempt has been made to make the set look artificially “new” — it is offered in its genuine vintage, as-found condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just ordinary vintage tableware. The fish-shaped form is one of the most recognizable examples of Soviet decorative porcelain design and has become a nostalgic collectible associated with the classic Soviet sideboard interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fun piece for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet and Ukrainian porcelain collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage barware collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-century and retro interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolk-art and kitsch displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage fish and nautical collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotography and film props\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of unusual Eastern European ceramics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nostalgic decorative accent for a vintage-inspired home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: This is a partial 4-piece set, consisting of one large fish decanter and three small fish cups. The traditional complete versions were often made with more small fish cups. Only the pieces shown in the photographs are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully quirky piece of Soviet-era design with plenty of character — the kind of vintage object that immediately makes people ask, “What on earth is that?” and then want to know the story behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: porcelain, glaze, hand-painted decoration, gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Soviet era, approximately 1960s–1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: USSR \/ Ukraine, exact factory unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet: 4 pieces total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge fish: 26 cm \/ 10.24 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall fish: 8 cm \/ 3.15 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: vintage, used, with visible wear and one small chip to the mouth of one small fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI try to do my best to represent the item's true color in the pictures, but the colors may vary slightly due to differences in monitor calibrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnouncement for U.S. Customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDear customers, we want to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible. 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