Antique Blue & White Shell Dish – Gzhel Style Floral Motif with Gilt Butterfly (Russia/European Export), c. 1980 🦋💙✨ Merle's Crusade Constantine Simonov (1915–1979) was a

Constantine Simonov (1915–1979) was a Soviet author

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

His passion for preserving local history is evident in the meticulous detail and scholarly rigor of his work

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

The overall pattern is a dense

Antique Blue & White Shell Dish – Gzhel Style Floral Motif with Gilt Butterfly (Russia/European Export), c. 1980 🦋💙✨ Merle's Crusade Constantine Simonov (1915–1979) was aThis 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