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Meissen Blue Onion, large oval serving platter.
Large oval porcelain serving platter with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Model designation Blue Onion. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords and cancelled with three incised lines.
Origin: Germany.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 3 cm, L. 43 cm, W. 33 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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