Dish 1720 - 1740

This Meissen porcelain dish, dating from 1720-1740, showcases the factory’s renowned Chinoiserie style. The dish depicts figures in Chinese-inspired attire amidst a landscape, a common theme in European decorative arts of the period. The delicate floral and scrollwork border, enhanced with gold accents, adds to the dish’s elegance. The Meissen manufactory, established in Germany in 1710, became famous for its high-quality porcelain, and its Chinoiserie pieces were highly sought after. This dish, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the fascination with East Asian aesthetics prevalent in Europe during the early 18th century.