Vintage Meissen wall plate

Exquisite vintage Meissen wall plate from 1987. This plate is titled 'Daumelinchen' (Thumbelina). It is hand painted in shades of blue and white with a scene from the fairy tale Thumbelina by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The rim is beautifully gilded. collectors piece and an investment.

Meissen Porcelain is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. It was established in 1710 under the auspices of King Augustus II “the Strong” of Saxony-Poland (1670–1733), a keen collector of Asian ceramics, particularly Ming porcelain. In pursuing his passion, which he termed his “maladie de porcelaine,” Augustus spent vast sums, amassing some 20,000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese ceramics. These, along with examples of early Meissen, comprise the porcelain collection, of the Zwinger Palace, in Dresden.

Near mint condition. No Chips Or Cracks.

Measures
Diameter 10.1/4 inches - 26 cm