When did porcelain get to Europe?

Porcelain was introduced to Europe in the early 18th century, with the first successful production occurring in Germany around 1708 by Johann Friedrich Böttger, who developed hard-paste porcelain in Meissen. Prior to that, European knowledge of porcelain came from trade routes, particularly through the Dutch East India Company, which imported Chinese porcelain in the 17th century. The fascination with this fine ceramic prompted European attempts to replicate it, leading to the establishment of porcelain factories across the continent.