Decorative ornament - Meissen - Germany - Ming Dragon

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€80
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€74
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€68

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Meissen porcelain plate from Saxony, Germany, dating to 1970–1980, featuring a Ming dynasty dragon chasing the flaming pearl; measures 25.60 cm in length and 3 cm in height and weighs 724 g, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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The piece comes from Germany, manufactured by the famed Meissen Porcelain, the oldest European porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1710 in the Saxony region.
Although the plate is of German origin, the motif is directly inspired by Chinese Ming Dynasty mythology and ceramics. The design depicts the four-clawed dragon chasing the "flaming pearl", a symbol embodying celestial wisdom, light, and the Yang strength.-It is in excellent condition, with no chips or defects; it measures 25.60x3 cm and weighs 724 grams: It is shipped only within the European Union by DHL Deutsche Post.-

The piece comes from Germany, manufactured by the famed Meissen Porcelain, the oldest European porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1710 in the Saxony region.
Although the plate is of German origin, the motif is directly inspired by Chinese Ming Dynasty mythology and ceramics. The design depicts the four-clawed dragon chasing the "flaming pearl", a symbol embodying celestial wisdom, light, and the Yang strength.-It is in excellent condition, with no chips or defects; it measures 25.60x3 cm and weighs 724 grams: It is shipped only within the European Union by DHL Deutsche Post.-

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
724 g
Specific region of origin
Sajonia.
Title additional information
Ming Dragon
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Designer/artist/maker
Bossieren.-
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Antique inspired
Manufacturer/brand
Meissen
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
3 cm
Width
25.6 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
GermanyVerified
502
Objects sold
97.3%
Private

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