A tea service, "Syren'" (Lilac), Dulevo, 1958. During the Soviet era, tableware depicting various flowers such as roses, daisies, and carnations was very popular. However, the “Syren’” service is considered truly legendary, produced at the Dulevo Porcelain Factory. It was a dream for Soviet citizens and remains a favorite among collectors to this day. The artistic design of this service cannot be called innovative: images of lilac branches are applied using décalcomanie (transfer printing) onto items of a very common and versatile "Tulip" form with fluted sides, while the edges are gilded. This motif is known since pre-revolutionary times; it can be found frequently on Kuznetsov and Gardner porcelain, as well as on products from other manufacturers. The “Syren’” service was produced until the late 1960s. Other factories also used this motif in their tableware, such as the Konakovsky Faience Factory named after M.I. Kalinin, the "Proletary" and "Krasny Farforist" factories, and the Riga Porcelain Factory. Lilac was also depicted on dinner services (such as the one seen in Raisa Zakharovna’s home in the film “Love and Pigeons”). However, this tableware was never as popular as the Dulevo tea service. The lightness and airiness of the porcelain, the tenderness and naturalism of the lilac, which seems to exude the fragrance of spring, the familiarity of the motif, and the cheerfulness – perhaps it is for these qualities that we appreciate the enduring bouquet created by the masters of the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory. The service includes a teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, 4 cups, and 4 saucers. All items bear matching hallmarks - DFZ 1958. A service for 6 place settings can be made. Excellent condition with minimal wear to the gilding. Bright décalcomanie.