Meissen Blue Onion Large tray, mid-20th century.

Meissen Blue Onion large tray. Rectangular serving tray in the classic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern with hand-painted blue underglaze decoration and gently shaped side handles. Origin: Germany, Meissen. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: L. 30 cm, W. 15 cm. Period: Mid-20th century. Condition: Very good condition with minor signs of use. Marked with Meissen crossed swords, cancelled with two incised lines. Bio: Meissen’s Zwiebelmuster is one of Europe’s most recognisable porcelain designs, introduced in the 1730s and still hand-painted in cobalt-blue underglaze.