Large jug / enamelled earthenware teapot with a flambé glaze — Soviet design

A piece of rare character and highly decorative, an authentic witness to Soviet design! This large jug/teapot in glazed earthenware features a stunning flambé glaze in warm brown tones and a delicate green scalloped pattern on the upper rim, spout, and handle. It was made by the famous Konakovo pottery factory (ЗИК - ZIK), one of the oldest and most prestigious glass/ceramics manufacturers in the USSR. Rare historical details under the base: The underside of the piece bears the complete stamp of the factory: ЗИК (ZIK) logo of the Konakovo factory. Regulated indications: "Ц 3-00" (Official price of the time: 3 roubles) and "1с" (1st class of Soviet quality). Dimensions. Total height: 17 cm. Total width (from spout to handle): 22 cm. Body diameter: 13 cm. Era: 1960s – 1970s. Material: Glazed earthenware with flambé glaze (spotted) Colours: Earth brown/caramel, meadow green, light white interior. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze is very shiny, and the interior is very clean. No major cracks, in beautiful preserved condition.