Porcelain. An Illustrated History

What secrets does the antique tea set, inherited from grandmother, hold? After all, porcelain is not just an old cup, a vase, or a figurine. It is a keeper of warm memories of several generations and a subject of passionate collecting.
Over many years, porcelain has gone through numerous transformations. Having traveled a long path from China, where it was created in an atmosphere of deepest mystery, it was reborn in Europe by alchemical scientists and finally appeared in the Russian Empire.

In this book:
- How did porcelain come into existence?
- What mysteries are associated with its history?
- How were the magical stories, depicted on fragile, translucent cups, small pitchers, and plates, born?
- Why was porcelain valued as highly as gold, and what place does it occupy now in world culture — and in the hearts of collectors?

This unique gift encyclopedia will inspire you on an exciting journey through the world of porcelain. Even if you don't have your own collection, your interest in it will remain with you for a lifetime.