Porcelain. Illustrated story. METHNICIDIS E.

What is fraught with an old tea service that remained in the inheritance from my grandmother? After all, porcelain is not only an old cup, vase or figurine. This is the keeper of the warm memories of several generations and the subject of passionate collecting.

Over the long years of porcelain, he managed to survive many transformations. Having made a long way from China, where he was created in an atmosphere of the deepest secret, he was revived in Europe by scientists with alchemists and finally appeared in the Russian Empire.

-How did the porcelain appear in the world?

- What secrets are related to his history?

- How were the magic stories presented on fragile, translucent cups, jugs and plates?

- why was porcelain value and what place is it. Now it occupies in world culture - and in the hearts of collectors?

A unique gift encyclopedia will inspire you to an exciting journey through the world of porcelain. Even if you do not have your collection, interest in it will remain with you for life.