Meissen – “Blue Onion” set of four coffee cups with saucers, mid-20th century.

Meissen – “Onion Pattern” Set of Four Coffee Cups with Saucers, Mid-20th Century Set comprising four Meissen “Onion Pattern” (Zwiebelmuster) coffee cups with matching saucers. Each piece is hand-painted in deep cobalt blue on white porcelain and finished with a classic scalloped rim, exemplifying the refined aesthetic and technical mastery associated with Meissen porcelain. Origin: Germany, Meissen Material: Porcelain Dimensions: Cups: H. 7 cm, D. 11 cm Saucers: H. 3 cm, D. 14 cm Period: Mid-20th century Condition: Overall very good condition. Two cups are first quality; two cups are cancelled, marked with two incised lines. Description: Meissen’s “Onion Pattern” (Zwiebelmuster) is among Europe’s most time-honoured and enduring porcelain decorations, continuously hand-painted since its introduction in the 1730s. Executed in a rich cobalt blue, the design is characterized by stylized floral and fruit motifs arranged with rhythmic precision and ornamental clarity. Produced by the renowned Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, these pieces embody centuries of artisanal tradition and remain enduring symbols of European porcelain artistry and cultural heritage.