The Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cup with Saucer beautifully features the renowned Meissen onion pattern. Saxony’s Elector, “August the Strong,” had a lifelong passion for blue-painted tableware, specifically hand-painted porcelain inspired by Chinese designs. He insisted on having equivalent pieces crafted by his manufactory. Interestingly, the onion pattern does not depict onions; instead, it showcases pomegranates, peaches, bamboo, and delicate flowers. The unique “New Cutout” shape of this dinner service beautifully blends classic decorative elements with modern aesthetics. The Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cup with Saucer serves as a canvas for intricate hand-painted designs, making it both a work of art and exquisite tableware. Perfect for enjoying your favorite coffee or tea, this cup and saucer set adds a touch of sophistication to any dining experience.
Product details:
- Brand: Meissen
- Decor:Â Blue Onion
- Collection: New Cutout Blue Onion
- Designer / Artist: Johann Joachim Kaendler
- Year of Creation:Â 1745
- Material: Porcelain
- Height: 9 cm
- Width: 14 cm
- Depth: 14 cm
- Weight: 340 g
- Capacity 0,2 l
- Made in Germany
- Gift box included
