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Johann Joachim Kändler - Pierre Filloeul - The Thrown Kiss, Meissen porcelain manufactory

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Johann Joachim Kändler (German, Fischbach 1706–1775 Meissen)

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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.

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pierre filloeul johann joachim kandler meissen manufactory jean baptiste joseph pater ceramics clay faience figures hard paste porcelain porcelain after a painting by jean baptiste joseph pater ceramics porcelain german germany 18th century 3 d object sculpture meissener porzellan manufaktur metropolitan museum of art
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1736
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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

German company founded in 1710 in the town of Meissen. It is the oldest porcelain manufacturer in Europe and is renowned for producing high-quality porcelain that is highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs around the world.
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pierre filloeul johann joachim kandler meissen manufactory jean baptiste joseph pater ceramics clay faience figures hard paste porcelain porcelain after a painting by jean baptiste joseph pater ceramics porcelain german germany 18th century 3 d object sculpture meissener porzellan manufaktur metropolitan museum of art