Blue Onion Salad / Dessert Plate
$286.00
8.625" Diameter
Decor: Blue Onion
Designer / Artist: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Year of Creation: 1745
Height: 3 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
Weight: 400 g
Care & Use: Dishwasher-Safe: yes
Microwave safe: yes
In 1739, Meissen discovered a unique combination of cobalt and oxygen by that resulted in the ability to create rich blues that would survive the extreme heat of porcelain firing.
The first pattern to use this new color was Blue Onion, inspired by East Asian motifs of pomegranates, peaches, bamboo, lotus blossoms, and chrysanthemums.
Then as now, the underglaze is hand painted with fine brushstrokes onto the fired and porous substrate.
The color quickly penetrates deeply into the still absorbent material, appearing dull grey. Only after glazing and a second firing at a temperature of 1,450 ° does it acquire its magically radiant, cobalt-blue hue. A sturdy overglaze protects the décor and makes it dishwasher safe.
The famous Crossed Swords of Meissen, used since 1888, can be found at the foot of the bamboo stalk.
Handmade and hand painted in Germany by Europe’s first porcelain manufactory.
Decor: Blue Onion
Designer / Artist: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Year of Creation: 1745
Height: 3 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
Weight: 400 g
Care & Use: Dishwasher-Safe: yes
Microwave safe: yes
In 1739, Meissen discovered a unique combination of cobalt and oxygen by that resulted in the ability to create rich blues that would survive the extreme heat of porcelain firing.
The first pattern to use this new color was Blue Onion, inspired by East Asian motifs of pomegranates, peaches, bamboo, lotus blossoms, and chrysanthemums.
Then as now, the underglaze is hand painted with fine brushstrokes onto the fired and porous substrate.
The color quickly penetrates deeply into the still absorbent material, appearing dull grey. Only after glazing and a second firing at a temperature of 1,450 ° does it acquire its magically radiant, cobalt-blue hue. A sturdy overglaze protects the décor and makes it dishwasher safe.
The famous Crossed Swords of Meissen, used since 1888, can be found at the foot of the bamboo stalk.
Handmade and hand painted in Germany by Europe’s first porcelain manufactory.
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