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Meissen Blue Onion, set of five side plates.
Set of five porcelain side plates with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords, first quality.
Origin: Germany.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: D. 14 cm.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1710 and is regarded as Europes first producer of hard-paste porcelain. The famous Blue Onion pattern was introduced around 1739 and is characterised by its cobalt-blue underglaze decoration featuring stylised flowers and fruit motifs inspired by East Asian porcelain. The pattern became one of the manufactorys most iconic and enduring designs.
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