2 Russian Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Cups • Cobalt 1744

Fine porcelain cups of the famous Lomonosov manufactory, Hermitage collection. Old but in very good condition with transparency of fine porcelain. Unique pieces made and painted by hand with details in 24 carat gold. The unique cobalt net on white porcelain is recognized worldwide as the iconic pattern of the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory. Design of the "cobalt net" pattern by Anna Yatskevitch (1904-1952) Capacity: 155 ml. For dimensions: see photos. *** Lomonosov manufactory began to produce unusual cups made of bone porcelain. They were distinguished from ordinary hard porcelain not only by their elegance, lightness and translucency, but also by a warm and soft color of the body, a very thin layer of glaze and that feeling of lightness, characteristic of the famous Chinese porcelain "eggshell", also called "bodyless porcelain".