Meissen 4 salad plates, “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th century.

Meissen 4 porcelain plates, “Blue Onion”, mid-20th century. Four hand-painted porcelain plates in the classic “Blue Onion” pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue with a scalloped rim and elegant ornamentation. Origin: Germany. Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Porcelain, hand-painted. Dimensions: D. 20 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Perfect condition. Marked with Meissen’s crossed swords in underglaze blue, 2nd quality, single incised slash. Bio: The “Blue Onion” pattern is one of Meissen’s most iconic designs, developed in the mid-18th century and inspired by Asian porcelain. The decoration, originally intended to depict pomegranates and peaches, was later perceived as onions – hence the name. The series remains one of Meissen’s most popular and classic tableware designs.