Meissen Porcelain Plated Germany 20th Century

Features

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin:  Germany

Material:  Porcelain

Description

Group of 2 Meissen porcelain plates with "onion decoration". Manufacture's brand under the base, double sword. One plate is lightly smaller with a diameter of 23.5 cm. The "Zweibelmuster" or "Blue Onion", commonly known as "Onion Decoration", had become the symbol of Meissen Manufacture. The plates are painted with cobalt blue flowers, trees and strongly sketched fruits. The eldest piece mase by the Meissen with this decoration inspired by the chinese drawing from the Kangxi era is dated back to 1739 and was painted by Hoeroldt. Ther are sketched peonies, japanese peaches, aster and pomegranates that sinously grow around a bamboo cane. Each of this elements has a precise meaning inside the oriental simbology. They represent: longevity (the bamboo cane), good fortune (the peony), gaiety (the aster), immortality ( the peach) and fertility ( the pomegranate).

Product Condition:
Object in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Diameter: 25

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