Only in the
18th century Europe learned how to make porcelain, before that it
was always brought back from China.
Tableware
made from porcelain were bought by all the crowned heads in Europe, to use
themselves or to give it to other kings and emperors. The tsars in Russia
ordered many beautiful sets of dinnerware. Plates, cups, soup tureens, servings
bowls and of course beautiful centerpieces were all part of one set.
In the
Hermitage they had placed the tables just like they would have looked like
during a dinner at court. There was dinnerware from Catherine the Great,
Alexander II and Nicolas II. There even was a set given to Stalin (quite
nice) for his birthday.
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| Stalin's souptureen |
Dining with the tsars is a very beautiful exhibition and
we loved it. The Hermitage is one of the most beautiful museums in Amstersam, the building is also very special.
So if you have the chance: Dining with the tsars can be seen at the Hermitage museum
in Amsterdam until March 2015.
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| How to keep your wodka glasses cold |
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| Beautiful sight from above |
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| This was one owned by Alexander II. |
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| Isn't this just beautiful? |
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| Yes, there are peacocks in the middle of this table |
This was really interesting. I agree, the plate with the leaf design is beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Bettina.
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Bits & Bobs
You are welcome, it was just so beautiful and I loved being able to see all these delicate pieces of porcelain, knowing the tsars actually used it. Amazing!
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