Dish from the Swan Service by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Dish from the Swan Service 1738

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ceramic, porcelain, inorganic-material

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table

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circular oval feature

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decorative element

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egg art

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3d printed part

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cake food

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war

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product fashion photography

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ceramic

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porcelain

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culinary art

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vessel

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stoneware

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inorganic-material

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ceramic

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round circular shape

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decorative-art

This porcelain dish, part of the iconic Swan Service, was produced in 1738 by the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. The service was commissioned by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, and was designed to showcase the technical virtuosity of Meissen porcelain. The dish features a molded design of a swan, a popular motif in 18th-century European decorative arts, and is painted in delicate colors with floral details and a heraldic crest. This stunning piece is a testament to the craftsmanship of the Meissen manufactory, and its intricate details and elegant form continue to fascinate viewers today.

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