Lomonosov St. Petersburg Imperial Porcelain Tulip Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Lomonosov St. Petersburg Imperial Porcelain Tulip Boundweed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Condition: Used. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks or crazing Manufacturer: Imperial Porcelain, Lomonosov Material: Bone China This Imperial Porcelain Factory (known as Lomonosov) was founded by Empress Elizabeth in 1744 in St Petersburg Russia. Lomonosov was the first porcelain manufacturer in Russia to develops and implement the alabaster porcelain technique. This fine porcelain is more bright white than the usual kind and delicate to the point of being translucent. The drawing boundweed was created in 1972 by artist Nina Slavina. Along the body there is a wide frieze of leaves and flowers of field bindweed. Measurements: Demitasse: 2.5 x 3” Saucer: 4.5” NOTE: Your item will come carefully packaged with care.