Antique Meissen Blue Onion "Crossed Swords" Dinner Plate 9" Diameter
DETAILS:
- SIZE: 9 in. Diameter.
- CONDITION: Excellent antique used condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
BACKGROUND:
Since the early 13th century, Europe's ruling houses had been importing porcelain at mind-boggling prices from China. Research aimed at cracking the secret of how porcelain was made commenced at Meiben early in the 18th century. Those involved were Johann Friedrich Böttger, Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, the Freiberg Mining Counsellor Gottfried Pabst von Ohain and further mining and smelting specialists. The research was commissioned by Augustus the Strong, Elector Prince of Saxony and King of Poland.
The work proved successful. The first white porcelain was produced in 1708 under the 2024 direction of Johann Friedrich Bottger. Europe's first porcelain had been born.
Product code: Antique Meissen 2024 Blue Onion Crossed Swords Dinner Plate rich deep blue