Grazing Buffalo on Czech Republic fine porcelain tray Artist: Karen Grubaugh of Art on Porcelain The fine porcelain crafted in the Czech Republic was hand painted with a process first used in China more than 2,000 years ago combined with lusters. Since its creation in 9th century Baghdad, the art of luster was a closely guarded secret. Not until the 18th century was the formula discovered by Meissen artists. Treasured above all art mediums by the Crown Heads of Europe as few as six pieces out of every 100 created would be considered acceptable. Few artisans mastered the difficult medium then and today there are few luster artists world wide. The piece can be displayed as a tray or a hanging piece. It is the artist's hope that this will become your family's heirloom. [Dishwasher safe]