Rare Monumental Porcelain Decanter "Scheherazade" (2nd Grade)

Lot Title: Large-Format Decorative Liqueur Decanter "Scheherazade" ("Oriental Beauty")

Material: Hard-paste porcelain, underglaze painting, sulfide-luster finish (mother-of-pearl effect), gilding.

Manufacturer: Polonne Artistic Ceramics Factory (Polonne ZHK), USSR / Ukrainian SSR.

Marking (Stamp): Original green underglaze factory mark ("Swan"), indicating 2nd grade.

Period of Creation: 1960s–1970s.

Condition: Collector's condition. The porcelain is free of chips, cracks, or signs of repair (gluing). The gilding and luster finish remain in their original, authentic state.

Completeness: Sold without a separate stopper/lid (the opening on the figure's head serves as the vessel's neck/spout).

Physical Dimensions:
Height (excluding stopper): 40 cm (an exclusive, oversized edition designed for interior decor).
Width (at the widest point, across the elbows): approx. 24–26 cm.
Capacity (usable volume): Over 1.5 liters.

Item Description:
An exclusive, rare "Scheherazade" decanter—a large-scale, floor-standing interior piece measuring 40 cm in height. The figural vessel depicts an Oriental beauty seated, wearing a semi-transparent veil, with her arms raised behind her head. Unlike standard mass-produced versions, this particular piece is a substantial, fully functional vessel intended for table service.
The artistic design features an elegant luster (pearlescent) finish on the headdress and parts of the clothing, complemented by a rich, honey-orange glaze on the trousers. The lighter sections of the attire are hand-decorated with delicate, graphic floral motifs and gilding. The original factory mark is clearly visible on the base. Due to its unique, large dimensions, early production date, and high decorative appeal, this decanter holds significant artistic and collectible value within the market for Ukrainian Soviet-era porcelain.