Meissen Blue Onion 4 salad plates.

Meissen Blue Onion 4 salad plates. Set of four Meissen plates in the classic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern, hand-painted in cobalt-blue underglaze with a scalloped rim. An elegant late 20th-century set. Origin: Germany, Meissen. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 18 cm. Period: Late 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines. Bio: Meissen’s Zwiebelmuster was introduced in the 1730s and remains one of Europe’s most iconic porcelain designs. The cobalt-blue underglaze decoration is still applied by hand, giving each piece its own character. Later 20th-century examples are appreciated for their clean execution and enduring quality.