Meissen Antique dish, late 19th century.

Meissen Antique dish, late 19th century. Large and richly decorated porcelain dish by Meissen, featuring elaborate hand-painted gilt ornamentation and detailed rococo-style relief. The pronounced floral and scrollwork elements give the dish a luxurious and characteristic late-19th-century appearance. Origin: Germany (Meissen). Designer: Meissen manufactory. Material: Porcelain with hand-painted gilt decoration. Dimensions: H. 5 cm, D. 27 cm. Period: Late 19th century. Condition: Very good condition with light signs of wear. Bio: Founded in 1710, Meissen is Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory and became renowned for its elaborate relief work and richly gilded rococo-inspired designs throughout the 19th century. The combination of hand-painted gold, floral motifs and sculptural borders makes pieces from this era highly sought after by collectors of historic European porcelain.