Meissen Large antique dish, c. 1890.

Meissen Large antique dish, c. 1890. Rectangular porcelain dish by Meissen, richly decorated with rococo-inspired relief borders and extensive hand-painted copper-gold floral ornamentation. The elaborate scrolling and lush motifs give the piece a distinctly late-19th-century opulence. Origin: Germany (Meissen). Designer: Meissen manufactory. Material: Porcelain with hand-painted gilt/copper decoration. Dimensions: H. 5 cm, L. 30 cm, W. 25 cm. Period: Circa 1890s. Condition: Good condition with age-related wear to the decoration and a hairline crack on the backside (see photo). Bio: Founded in 1710, Meissen is Europe’s oldest porcelain manufactory, famed for its refined relief work and richly applied gilding. Late-19th-century pieces are notable for their elaborate baroque and rococo influences, making them highly prized by collectors of historic European porcelain.