Meissen is German manufacturer credited with pioneering hard-paste porcelain in Europe ... The business expanded to include the production of figurines, large-scale animals, watches, and tableware, ...

She then visits Meissen to tour its famous porcelain factory ... Be it in a cup or a large animal figurine, it all starts with this, well, at first glance, rather unspectacular whitish, porous ...

It wasn't until the early 18th century that European manufacturers, notably in Meissen ... The versatility of porcelain allowed for the production of vases, dishes, figurines, and even ...