Leather-bound book "Russian Imperial Porcelain" in English, in a box

The gift edition in English "Russian Imperial Porcelain" is not just a book, but an invaluable album for collectors, diplomats, historians and anyone who understands genuine luxury as belonging to a great culture. Decorated in a black genuine leather cover with embossed and gold corners, this edition is kept in an individual case covered with the same leather. The cover and the box are decorated with vignettes with reproductions of imperial porcelain in magnificent gilded frames, referring to the aesthetics of the palace style of the XVIII–XIX centuries.

In 1744, Russia's first porcelain manufactory was founded in St. Petersburg - "for the glory of Russia" and "for the pleasure of Her Imperial Majesty." Thus began the history of the Imperial Porcelain Factory, dating back more than 250 years. The creation of porcelain in Europe was perceived as a search for the Philosopher's stone, a material as precious as gold. The "porcelain fever" swept over Meissen, Vienna, and St. Petersburg. This fragile and perfect material has become the preserve of only a select few. He was an integral part of the imperial daily routine: he served formal dinners, decorated halls, and became a diplomatic gift and an intimate message.

The book not only tells, but recreates the atmosphere of the imperial era through the forms, ornaments, court tastes and personal preferences of the crowned customers. Illustrations from museum archives and private collections, accompanied by detailed historical commentary, make the publication a full-fledged art album. This volume is an intellectual and aesthetic gift to a person with a deep understanding of the Russian cultural tradition.