Dish 1745 - 1755

This exquisite dish was crafted by the Meissen Manufactory, a crucible of porcelain artistry. The dominant motif is the flower, rendered with meticulous detail to mimic nature's grace. The symbolic language of flowers speaks to the transient nature of beauty, a theme that echoes through art history, from Botticelli’s Venus scattering roses, to the Dutch still life paintings. These paintings, laden with symbolic meaning, invite contemplation on mortality and the ephemeral. The flower's cyclical journey—from bud to full bloom to eventual decay—mirrors the human experience. It reflects the subconscious longing for renewal and immortality. The flower motif, therefore, becomes a vessel carrying layers of cultural memory and emotional depth. It is a testament to the enduring power of symbols that engage us on a primal level.