|
offer in the category:
Porcelain -> Meissen
Meissen Blue Onion, lidded box and two small dishes.
Collection comprising a lidded porcelain box and two small porcelain dishes with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords. First quality, while one dish is cancelled with two incised lines.
Origin: Germany.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: Lidded box H. 4 cm, L. 10 cm, W. 7 cm. Dishes H. 3 cm, D. 10–11 cm.
Period: Early 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.
|
