Measures approx. 8 ½" across, 1 ½" in height. Exquisitely ornamented with scrolled Acanthus motif and a solid center medallion. Cast from an antique model c. 1820s. Maker marked and dated on the bottom. This "МКЗ" mark was used in earlier works by Kusa, later replaced by "КУСА" in high relief.

In outstanding, excellent condition. There is not a spot of rust, nor a scratch or any other kind of damage visible anywhere.

Kusa is a small city in the Chelyabinsk Region in the Urals Region of the Russian Federation, famous for its artistic cast-iron castings since the 19th century and located not so far from Kasli, another such famous producer of artistic cast-iron castings. Sadly, the masters of Kusa stopped their work in 2021, surrendering to the changing post-Soviet economy conditions and yielding to the Kasli competition.

Please note that the teaspoon in our last photo is for size reference only.