Dish from the Swan Service 1738

This porcelain dish, part of the Swan Service, was crafted at the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. At its center, observe the prominent motif of swans amidst rippling water. Swans, symbols of grace and purity, have ancient roots in mythology and folklore. Consider Leda and the Swan, where this elegant bird embodies divine transformation and potent sensuality. Here, the swans evoke a sense of aristocratic elegance, their presence a nod to dynastic power. Note the coat of arms above the swan motif, a proud emblem of lineage. It's fascinating to trace how symbols resurface across epochs. The swan, from ancient myth to courtly emblem, reflects our enduring fascination with beauty and transformation. This dish invites us to ponder the subtle yet potent ways symbols shape our perceptions, evoking echoes of history and collective memory.