Meissen
Large antique dish, c. 1890.
Rectangular porcelain dish by Meissen, richly decorated with rococo-inspired relief borders and extensive hand-painted copper-gold floral ornamentation. The elaborate scrolling and lush motifs give the piece a distinctly late-19th-century opulence.
Origin: Germany (Meissen).
Designer: Meissen manufactory.
Material: Porcelain with hand-painted gilt/copper decoration.
Dimensions: H. 5 cm, L. 30 cm, W. 25 cm.
Period: Circa 1890s.
Condition: Good condition with age-related wear to the decoration and a hairline crack on the backside (see photo).
Bio:
Founded in 1710, Meissen is Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory, famed for its refined relief work and richly applied gilding. Late-19th-century pieces are notable for their elaborate baroque and rococo influences, making them highly prized by collectors of historic European porcelain.
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