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Condition note: minor crazing at very bottom, does not detract. | Gorodets is a very old town on the Volga River near Nizhni Novgorod. The name derives from the Russian diminutive for town (literally "small town", or "smallville"). It was founded in 1152 by Grand Prince (Knyaz) Yuri Dolgoruky who also founded Moscow (in 1147). Decorative painting on wood from Gorodets relies on folk motifs and lively primary colors. "Gorodets Proud Rooster Cutting Board". Bright rooster motif with flower and berry surround.
Cutting board is meant as a decorative article and should not be used for cutting.
Painted and lacquered on wood. USSR, circa 1985. 5 3/4"x 12".
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