Franz porcelain pin with pink orchid petals and leaves of rhodium-plated brass, approximately 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 inches in a red box. Franz is a Taiwanese pottery brand named by the founder's German name, founded in June 2002 and headquartered in downtown San Francisco. Its design and research center is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Presented by Mayor Jason Hu, Government of Taichung City, Taiwan, Republic Of China, Sister City of San Diego.