250 Years of Lomonosov Porcelain Manufacture

Note: this book is out of print, and hard to find. And is an essential part of any porcelain collector's or tea connoisseur's library. This is a wonderful book on the history of the famous Russian porcelain manufacture, and reference guide to beautiful creations. The display of masterpieces featured in this book reveal Peter the Great's fascination with porcelain. This album is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in St Petersburg, one of the oldest porcelain manufacturers in Europe. The authors Galina Agarkova and Natalia Petrova discuss Russian porcelain and the fascinating history of this famous factory. The text and generous photos follow the evolution of Russian porcelain, from early attempts to figure out the recipe that failed, to the production of some of the finest bone china in the world. Read this book and gain a whole new appreciation of the tradition from which your treasured porcelain comes.