In 1744, Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great decreed to establish brand new one-of-a-kind company in St. Petersburg. Imperial Porcelain Factory is a unique phenomenon. Its artistic porcelain is truly the first in Russia in terms of origin and contribution to Russian and world culture. The exceptional technology of manual molding, painting and precious metals’ engraving turns the products into unparallel artworks. Famous in-house artists work over Imperial porcelain creation. World-class craftsmen create new masterpieces and restore the legendary works of porcelain factory museum, which has become the part of the Hermitage collection.
In 1744, Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great decreed to establish brand new one-of-a-kind company in St. Petersburg. Imperial Porcelain Factory is a unique phenomenon. Its artistic porcelain is truly the first in Russia in terms of origin and contribution to Russian and world culture. The exceptional technology of manual molding, painting and precious metals’ engraving turns the products into unparallel artworks. Famous in-house artists work over Imperial porcelain creation. World-class craftsmen create new masterpieces and restore the legendary works of porcelain factory museum, which has become the part of the Hermitage collection.
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