Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, pierced serving dish, c. 1900.
Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, pierced serving dish, c. 1900.
Oval porcelain serving dish decorated with the classic Blue Onion pattern in underglaze blue. The dish features an elegant pierced lattice border, decorative side handles and hand-painted floral motifs. First quality, marked with the Meissen crossed swords.
Origin: Germany.
Manufacturer: Meissen.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 6 cm, W. 17 cm, L. 25 cm.
Period: Circa 1900.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Meissen was founded in Saxony in 1710 and is recognised as Europes first manufacturer of hard-paste porcelain. The famous Blue Onion pattern, also known as Zwiebelmuster, was developed at Meissen around 1730 and was inspired by East Asian porcelain decoration. The pattern became one of the manufactorys most iconic designs and has remained in production for centuries. The crossed swords have been Meissens distinctive factory mark since the 1720s.
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