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Raynaud & Co. Limoges – Reicher Drache (“Rich Dragon”) – Set of 4 porcelain dinner plates – Ø 25 cm – France – ca. 1980s

Description

A refined set of four Limoges porcelain dinner plates by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, decorated with the celebrated “Reicher Drache” (Rich Dragon) pattern inspired by the historic Meissen design.

The plates feature elegant brown and gold dragon motifs with a pair of phoenixes in the center, enhanced by a fine hand-applied gold rim. This decor reflects the long European tradition of interpreting East Asian porcelain motifs and was produced by Raynaud on high-quality Limoges porcelain.

Each plate bears the original underglaze Raynaud & Co. Limoges swan mark together with the green Limoges France mark, confirming authentic French manufacture.

Details

* Manufacturer: Raynaud & Co. Limoges
* Country: France
* Period: circa 1980s
* Material: Fine Limoges porcelain
* Decor: Reicher Drache (Rich Dragon), brown and gold
* Quantity: 4 dinner plates
* Diameter: 25 cm
* Height: 2.5 cm

Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. The gilding is well preserved with only light signs of careful use consistent with age.

Note
The “Reicher Drache” decoration is one of the best-known European dragon patterns, originally associated with Meissen porcelain. Raynaud produced its own Limoges interpretation of this historic design, making these plates an attractive choice for collectors of fine European porcelain.