Meissen Porcelain |
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| Author:
| Sandon, John |
| Series title: | Shire Collections |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7478-0777-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Shire |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Once worth more than its weight in gold, Meissen Porcelain has graced the households of royalty and artistocracy for several years. This book explores the history of this commodity ranging from its mysterious discovery by an imprisoned alchemist held captive in the King of Saxony's castle, to its reputation as the most beautiful porcelain.
Once worth more than its weight in gold, Meissen Porcelain has graced the households of royalty and artistocracy for several years. This book explores the history of this commodity ranging from its mysterious discovery by an imprisoned alchemist held captive in the King of Saxony's castle, to its reputation as the most beautiful porcelain.