Cup and saucer 1785 - 1795

This delicate cup and saucer were crafted by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory. Observe the floral wreath motif—a symbol deeply rooted in the collective human psyche. Wreaths, in their circular form, have ancient origins, symbolizing eternity and continuity. We see them in classical antiquity, adorning the heads of victors and deities, signifying honor and divine power. In Christian iconography, wreaths are repurposed in funerary contexts. Here, in the hands of the Royal Porcelain Manufactory, the wreath encircles the objects, suggesting not just decoration, but also cycles of daily life, the ritual of consumption, and the comforting promise of renewal. This intimate object becomes more than just a vessel; it resonates with centuries of human hope and memory. Like a phoenix from ashes, the wreath re-emerges, each time carrying echoes of its past, transformed by the present, ready to bloom anew.