Russian Gold Cobalt Net Coffee Mug and Saucer Lomonosov porcelain. The famous Russian Lomonosov Gold Cobalt Net pattern, also known as the Catherine the Great pattern. This beautiful piece is decorated with the famous Gold Cobalt Net design that originated in Russian two centuries ago when it was first made for the Czar's Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. It is unique for its deep blue color accented with gold where each Blue Net line intersects. The pattern was designed by A. Yatskevich. It was made in the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg, Russia former Soviet Union. The mug is approximately 4 inch. tall. The saucer is approximately 6 inch. in diameter. It has Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (LFZ) logo on the bottoms. Hand - painted with 22 Karat Gold Ink. Brand new, excellent condition, the export quality.