Senior and Junior Office of the Hussar Life-Guard Regiment: a military porcelain plate, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Alexander III, 1890

This Imperial Porcelain Manufactory plate from 1890 depicts the ceremonial uniforms of the Senior and Junior Officers of the Hussar Life-Guard Regiment, showcasing the ornate military dress of late 19th century Imperial Russia under Alexander III. The piece exemplifies the manufactory's tradition of commemorating state institutions and military regiments through decorative porcelain, combining functional tableware with historical and patriotic documentation. The detailed rendering of the hussars' elaborate uniforms, complete with distinctive headgear and regalia, reflects both the artistic sophistication of Russian imperial porcelain and the rigid hierarchical structure of the Imperial Russian military.