Porcelain Lunch Plates with Classic Blue Onion Decoration from Meissen, Set of 2

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Meissen, Blue Onion 2 lunch plates, early 20th century. Porcelain plates with the classic Blue Onion decoration, hand-painted in cobalt … Read more Meissen, Blue Onion 2 lunch plates, early 20th century. Porcelain plates with the classic Blue Onion decoration, hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze. Decorated with floral and foliage motifs and a scalloped rim. Origin: Meissen, Germany. Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: Ø 22 cm. Period: Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. One plate 3rd quality, one plate 5th quality. Minor signs of use. Meissen Porcelain is Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory, founded in 1710 in Germany. The iconic “Zwiebelmuster” (Blue Onion) pattern was introduced in 1739 and has since become one of the most recognized porcelain decorations worldwide. Inspired by East Asian porcelain, the pattern is still produced today. The crossed swords mark on the underside is Meissen’s trademark and one of the oldest in the world. See less