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A RUSSIAN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF SBITEN VENDOR BY GARDNER, 19 C. - Russian bisque porcelain figurine of a Sbiten Vendor, or Sbitenshik. Modelled after an 1809 illustration by A.O. Orlowsky for ”Russian Cries, in Correct Portraiture” book. Marked on the bottom with a red ”Gardner Porcelain Factory in Moscow” stamp. C. 1870's-1890's. H: 7.3 in., (18,5 cm.) Condition: Perfect.