The service is based on the museum sample of the famous "Raphael" dining ensemble, which was ordered at the Lomonosov Porcelain factory in 1883 by Russian Emperor, Alexander III, and named after the ornament copied from the drawings of the famous gallery, built at the beginning of the 16th century in the Vatican in the Pope's palace according to the project of the architect D. Bramante. A copy of the famous paintings by Raphael, made at the direction of Catherine for the Hermitage, inspired many artists and masters of applied art. The final design of the service was developed and approved with the direct participation of the emperor. The rich ornamental decor included grotesque ornaments and medallions with allegorical images of grisaille. A special stamp was developed for the Raphael service: a large monogram of Emperor Alexander III in Slavic script, filled with gilding and red paint. The service was created over 20 years, and after completion of the work, already in 1904, it was delivered to the Anichkov Palace at the disposal of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. The Raphael service became the most ambitious work performed at the factory in the last quarter of the 19th century. Nowadays, the original design of the "Raphael" service was mastered by the masters of the plant in a modern form for a combined method of decoration and embodied in the "Antique" service. Each item is individual, color backgrounds, ornaments and subjects vary. The unity of the ensemble is communicated by the general composition of the decor and the color rhythm. The set for 6 persons includes a teapot, a sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers. The Teapot is approximately 5 1/2" ((14 cm), 1000 ml. The sugar bowl is approximately 4 1/4" (9.4 cm x 11cm). 400 ml. The cups are approximately 3 1/4" (8 cm), 220 ml. The saucers are approximately 5 1/2" (14.1 cm) in diameter. It was hand-painted. They have Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory logo on the bottom. Brand new, never used, excellent condition, export quality. The Imperial Porcelain Factory (now known as the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory) was founded by Empress Elizabeth in 1744 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Lomonosov Porcelain Factory was the first porcelain manufacturer in Russia to develop and commercially implement the alabaster porcelain technology. This fine delicate porcelain is a more brilliant white than the usual kind, and thin almost to the point of being translucent. From its first porcelain bear, hand-made by the inventor of Russian porcelain, Dmitry Vinogradov, Lomonosov has continued the tradition of creating life through porcelain. This quality, demanded by the Imperial Romanov Family, can still be found two and a half centuries later, when more than 300 different types of figurines are made at the factory for people throughout the world to enjoy. And every one of them is hand­made and hand-painted. It is this special attention to detail of Lomonosov artists which infuses each figurine with life, soul, individuality. Standards of excellence set by Lomonosov sculptors, such as B.Vorobyev, I.Riznich, P.Veselov received high international acclaim at World Exhibitions in Brussels, New York, London etc. Tea set form coat of Arms pattern Antique 6/14 Imperial porcelain tableware is an expensive decoration of the festive table. It combines elegance and lightness, refined appearance and high quality of the IFZ factory. Tea set coat of Arms shape Antique pattern made of solid porcelain The Imperial porcelain factory will not only decorate the table, but also bring a touch of solemnity and wealth to the interior. Author of the form - based on a Museum sample The author of the drawing is M. Yavein Type of drawing - decal teapot - 1 PC.(14 cm, volume 1000 ml.) sugar bowl - 1 PC.(9.4 x 11, weight 293 g, volume 400 ml) Cup - 6 PCs.(8 cm, volume 220 ml) saucer - 6 PCs.(diameter 14.1 cm ) Weight-2643 g Can be washed in the dishwasher. It is not recommended to use in a microwave oven. Our store offers fast delivery in 1 day in Moscow and St. Petersburg and 3-5 days in Russia. Buy a 14-piece armorial Antique Tea set from the Imperial porcelain factory and turn an ordinary tea party into a home-made tea ceremony. The service is based on the museum sample of the famous "Raphael" dining ensemble, which was ordered at the Lomonosov Porcelain factory in 1883 by Russian Emperor, Alexander III, and named after the ornament copied from the drawings of the famous gallery, built at the beginning of the 16th century in the Vatican in the Pope's palace according to the project of the architect D. Bramante. A copy of the famous paintings by Raphael, made at the direction of Catherine for the Hermitage, inspired many artists and masters of applied art. The final design of the service was developed and approved with the direct participation of the emperor. The rich ornamental decor included grotesque ornaments and medallions with allegorical images of grisaille. A special stamp was developed for the Raphael service: a large monogram of Emperor Alexander III in Slavic script, filled with gilding and red paint. The service was created over 20 years, and after completion of the work, already in 1904, it was delivered to the Anichkov Palace at the disposal of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. The Raphael service became the most ambitious work performed at the factory in the last quarter of the 19th century. Nowadays, the original design of the "Raphael" service was mastered by the masters of the plant in a modern form for a combined method of decoration and embodied in the "Antique" service. Each item is individual, color backgrounds, ornaments and subjects vary. The unity of the ensemble is communicated by the general composition of the decor and the color rhythm.