Meissen Sugar bowl and demi-tasse pot, c. 1900.

Meissen Sugar bowl and demi-tasse pot, c. 1900. Hand-painted porcelain from Meissen’s iconic “Blue Onion” (Zwiebelmuster) series. The set consists of a small lidded sugar bowl and a demi-tasse pot with lid and handle, both decorated with the characteristic blue floral and foliate motifs. Origin: Germany (Meissen). Designer: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Material: Hand-painted porcelain. Dimensions: H. 9–16 cm, D. 8–15 cm (incl. handle). Period: c. 1900. Condition: Small insignificant chip and old restorations on rose-bud finials. Marking: Marked with Meissen crossed swords; sugar bowl cancelled with one incised line. Bio: Introduced in 1739, Meissen’s Blue Onion pattern is one of the most celebrated blue-and-white porcelain designs in Europe. Drawing inspiration from East Asian decorative traditions yet distinctly European in interpretation, the motif became a hallmark of Meissen’s excellence in craftsmanship. It remains highly sought-after by collectors today.