Magnificent large vintage Ceremonial Centrepiece/Bowl with Handles, rectangular shape, heavy gilded, in excellent condition. This marvelous bowl has two large handles and is decorated with heavy matte and shiny gold designs on glossy cobalt blue painted porcelain. Central area has a colorful floral spray with a splendid bouquet of flowers. Versatile piece as it can be a precious centerpiece or cabinet display. Extremely Rare! Created between 1844 and 1855, the "B-Form" service from Ernst August Leuteritz is a shining example of Meissen's historicism. Characteristic of this style is the liberal incorporation and even amalgamation of elements from preceding epochs, in particular from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. This masterpiece of European dining culture is nothing short of lavish, almost ostentatiously …with elaborate reliefs in 23-karat gold coating. Such elegant porcelain, often entirely covered with painted adornments and gold, was keeping in line with the appetite of that era's well-to-do bourgeoisie for displaying their wealth and status. Presented at the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris, the "B-Form" service quickly became one of the Meissen manufactory's bestsellers. The name, on the other hand, has more pragmatic origins: The "B" was the code for the original mould number in the Meissen archives.” ( Meissen.com) Floral painting on porcelain has a long tradition at the Meissen manufactory that has grown continually throughout the ages and continues on to this day. The bowl is in excellent condition, two grinding lines, marked on the back with the blue crossed swords Meissen mark, NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs, please see the pictures as they are part of description. Dimensions: Length: 36 cm Width: 20,5 cm Height: 8,1 cm It will be very carefully and safely packed ! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “