Dessert plate 1765 - 1775

This 18th-century "Dessert plate" is a stunning example of Fürstenberg porcelain, renowned for its intricate designs and high quality. Created by the Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory between 1765 and 1775, the plate boasts a delicate openwork rim with a repeating circular motif, framing a central scene featuring a blue and white floral pattern. The use of blue and white underglaze decoration, a technique popularized in Chinese porcelain, reflects the influence of East Asian aesthetics on European ceramic art. The intricate details and delicate nature of the openwork rim showcase the craftsmanship of the Fürstenberg Manufactory, making this dessert plate a treasured example of European porcelain from the Rococo period.