Imperial Porcelain Factory, Saint Petersburg

Place: Saint Petersburg

Born: 1744

Biography:

The State Porcelain Factory, also known as the Imperial Porcelain Factory, is a producer of hand-painted ceramics in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was established by Dmitry Ivanovich Vinogradov in 1744 and was supported by the Russian tsars since Empress Elizabeth. The factory was renamed to its current name in 1918 after the Russian Revolution. It is known for producing high-quality porcelain with intricate designs and has been a leading manufacturer of ceramics in Russia for over two centuries.