Meissen Blue Onion, set of five side plates.

Meissen Blue Onion, set of five side plates. Set of five porcelain side plates with hand-painted cobalt-blue decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords, first quality. Origin: Germany. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 14 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1710 and is regarded as Europes first producer of hard-paste porcelain. The famous Blue Onion pattern was introduced around 1739 and is characterised by its cobalt-blue underglaze decoration featuring stylised flowers and fruit motifs inspired by East Asian porcelain. The pattern became one of the manufactorys most iconic and enduring designs.