Meissen, pair of Blue Onion dinner plates.

Meissen, pair of Blue Onion dinner plates. Pair of white porcelain dinner plates with cobalt-blue underglaze decoration in the classic Blue Onion pattern. Marked with the Meissen crossed swords and two incised cancellation lines, indicating third quality, for no obvious reasons. Origin: Germany. Manufacturer: Meissen. Material: Porcelain. Dimensions: D. 25 cm. Period: Early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear. Bio: The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory was founded in Saxony in 1710 and was the first European producer of hard-paste porcelain. The celebrated Blue Onion pattern was developed around the 1730s, inspired by East Asian porcelain and executed in cobalt-blue underglaze. Its motifs include peaches, melons, bamboo and chrysanthemums, despite its later name referring to onions. The crossed swords have served as Meissen’s distinctive trademark since 1722.