6. Ming Dragon Red – Meissen

The first company to produce true, hard-paste porcelain in Europe (1708), the Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Meissen, Germany was founded in 1710, with the alchemist, Johann Friedrich Böttger at the helm. Many patterns were modeled after successful Chinese designs, such as this Red Dragon line. It’s still an incredibly popular line, so look for the Meissen mark of two, crossed swords on the back side of the piece in question to see if you’ve found an authentic one!