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Le Piqueur, Meissen porcelain manufactory
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Auguste III de Saxe (Former title (unused))
Marque - Sur le pelage du chien : deux épées croisées
Figurine représentant un piqueur, debout sur un tertre fleuri, vêtu de brocart blanc rehaussé de fleurs indiennes, chaussé de hautes bottes à éperons dorés, tenant en laisse un chien de chasse au pelage blanc moucheté de noir. Sur le flanc du chien la probable marque de l'atelier de production
The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory was founded by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who was determined to create a porcelain factory that could rival the fine porcelain produced in China. He enlisted the help of Johann Friedrich Böttger, a chemist who had been trying to develop a formula for making porcelain for several years. Together they developed a formula that used kaolin, feldspar and quartz to produce a hard, white, translucent porcelain that was similar in quality to Chinese porcelain. The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory quickly became famous for its high-quality products, which included figurines, vases, plates and other decorative items. Over the centuries, the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory has continued to innovate and refine its production techniques. Today, it is still considered one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and its products are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world.