Meissen Antique dish, late 19th century.

Meissen Antique dish, 19th century. Porcelain dish by Meissen with relief-moulded leaf decoration and hand-painted gilt details. A refined late-19th-century piece with scalloped edges and delicate naturalistic motifs. Origin: Germany (Meissen). Designer: Meissen manufactory. Material: Porcelain with hand-painted gilt decoration. Dimensions: D. 26 cm. Period: 19th century. Condition: Good condition with wear to the gilding. Bio: Founded in 1710, Meissen is Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory, renowned for its craftsmanship, detailed relief work and finely applied gilt decoration. During the 19th century, the factory developed a range of nature-inspired designs that remain highly collectible today for their artistic and historical value.