Description:

Meissen, Pair of Dinner Plates in Blue Onion Pattern.

Elegant pair of dinner plates in white porcelain featuring the classic cobalt-blue underglaze decoration known as Blue Onion, or Zwiebelmuster. The plates have a harmonious, round shape with broad rims and decorative scalloped edges. The intricate pattern features stylised flowers, leaves and fruit motifs in shades of cobalt blue, inspired by East Asian porcelain. Produced by Meissen around 1900, the plates represent a classic example of German porcelain craftsmanship. Both are first quality and bear the factorys distinctive crossed swords mark on the underside.

Origin: Germany.
Manufacturer: Meissen.
Model: Blue Onion, Zwiebelmuster.
Material: White porcelain with blue underglaze decoration.
Dimensions: D. 24 cm.
Quantity: 2 pieces.
Period: Circa 1900.
Markings: Meissen crossed swords mark on the underside.
Quality: First quality.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Meissen was founded in 1710 in Saxony, Germany, and is recognised as Europes first manufacturer of hard-paste porcelain. The factory quickly gained international recognition for its craftsmanship, artistic decoration and exceptional quality. The celebrated Blue Onion pattern was developed around 1730 and drew inspiration from Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Despite its name, the design primarily depicts stylised flowers and fruits rather than actual onions. Meissens crossed swords emblem has been used since the 1720s and is among the oldest porcelain trademarks in the world. The Blue Onion pattern remains one of the factorys most recognisable and sought-after decorations.