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What is German porcelain called?
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What German porcelain is called depends on its maker. Pieces produced by the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen are generally called Meissen porcelain, while Dresden porcelain is the name for those manufactured by the Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd. Other names for German porcelain include Rudolstadt porcelain made by Volkstedt Rudolstadt, KPM porcelain made by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur and Nymphenburg porcelain made by the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of German porcelain wares.
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