Porcelain. Illustrated History

What does an antique tea set, inherited from grandmother, hold within itself? 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 an object of... passionate collecting.
Over the years, porcelain has gone through many transformations. Having traveled a long way from China, where it was created in an atmosphere of profound mystery, it was revived in Europe by alchemist scientists and finally appeared in the Russian Empire.

In this book:
- How did porcelain come into existence?
- What secrets are related to its history?
- How were magical plots born, presented on fragile, translucent cups, pitchers, and plates?
- Why was porcelain valued as gold and what place does it currently occupy 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 do not have your own collection, your interest in it will stay with you for a lifetime.

Author: МЕХАНЕЦИДИС Е.В.

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Gift Editions. Collecting

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785041590994

Number of pages: 208

Size: 265x204x20 mm

Cover type: твердая

Weight: 980 g

ID: 1545934

What does an antique tea set, inherited from grandmother, hold within itself? 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 an object of passionate collecting.
Over the years, porcelain has gone through many transformations. Having traveled a long way from China, where it was created in an atmosphere of profound mystery, it was revived in Europe by alchemist scientists and finally appeared in the Russian Empire.

In this book:
- How did porcelain come into existence?
- What secrets are related to its history?
- How were magical plots born, presented on fragile, translucent cups, pitchers, and plates?
- Why was porcelain valued as gold and what place does it currently occupy 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 do not have your own collection, your interest in it will stay with you for a lifetime.