Meissen – “Blue Onion” Set of four demitasse cups with saucers, late 19th century.

Meissen – “Blue Onion” Set of four demitasse cups with saucers, late 19th century. Hand-painted in the classic “Blue Onion” (Zwiebelmuster) blue-and-white decoration with scalloped rim and fine relief porcelain. Origin: Germany, Meissen. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: Cup H. 5 cm, D. 7 cm. Saucer D. 11 cm. Period: Late 19th century. Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of wear. Cups and saucers: Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines. Bio: Meissen’s iconic “Blue Onion” pattern, developed in the 1730s, is one of Europe’s most recognisable porcelain designs. The blue decoration was inspired by Chinese porcelain, adapting oriental fruits and flowers into a European aesthetic.