Description:

Meissen Blue Onion, set of six dinner plates.

Set of six porcelain dinner plates with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Model designation Blue Onion. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords, third factory quality.

Origin: Germany.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: D. 25 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.