Hand-painted with 22K gold thimble and saucer was made in the Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg, Russia (former Soviet Union). The cup is 11 × 9.4 cm and 6.8 cm tall and holds 250 ml. The saucer is approximately 14.4 сm in diameter. It has an Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (LFZ) hallmark on the bottoms. Brand new, 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 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 hand-made 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. This elegant porcelain cup and saucer with a magnificent original design will complement any meal - whether it is an ordinary tea party with friends or a holiday feast. Produced by the Imperial (Lomonosov) Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg - one of the longest-operating porcelain factories in Russia. These beautiful pieces feature the famous Gold Cobalt Net design – a simple yet exquisite ornamentation designed by A. Yatskevich. This pattern has, through the decades, held true as the business card of the factory. The cup is 6 cm (2 1/2") tall with lid and 10.3 cm (4") in diameter. The saucer is 15 cm (6") in diameter. By hand-painting the piece with genuine cobalt and 22 karat gold ink, the artist creates a striking combination of intertwining lines, drops and accents, carefully preserving the ancient art of porcelain painting and decoration. There is a factory hallmark on the bottom of each item. Brand new, excellent condition, export quality.