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White Gold – Porcelain in the GDR

Porcelain in the GDR
Exploring the Rich Legacy of East German Porcelain The home of European porcelain lies nestled in eastern Germany, specifically in the quaint district town of Meissen, Saxony. This unassuming town gained worldwide acclaim for its iconic crossed blue swords, signifying the renowned Meissen porcelain. But the story of this “white gold” began long before the swords were etched into history. Johann Friedrich Böttger: The Pioneer of European Porcelain In 1702, Johann Friedrich Böttger achieved .