Kornilov Porcelain
4 September, 2003 - 28 September, 2003

The exhibition shows Kornilov tea sets and pairs, milk jugs, teapots and saucers from the collections of the Hermitage and the Peterhof Museum, along with creations of contemporary artists from the Kornilov Porcelain Revival Foundation.

Founded in 1835, the Kornilov Brothers’ Factory became in 1843 Purveyor of the Imperial Court. In 1886 was started the export of Kornilov porcelain abroad. The Kornilovs had their shops and warehouses in Paris, while in the United States and Canada their porcelain was distributed by Tiffany. The words "Made in Russia" for the first time appeared on the products of the Kornilov Factory in St. Petersburg.