Cup and saucer 1725 - 1735

This Meissen cup and saucer are adorned with plum blossoms and birds, motifs deeply rooted in Chinese art and culture, later adopted in Europe. The plum blossom, a symbol of resilience and renewal, appears here as it often does in East Asian art, heralding spring, amidst winter's severity. These are potent symbols that echo through time. Think of the fluttering birds; they have been used in art across millennia to represent freedom, peace, and messages from the divine. It’s fascinating how, across cultures, the bird maintains its association with the soul or spirit. The enduring presence of this motif reveals the human tendency to project our innermost hopes and fears onto the natural world. This cup isn't merely porcelain; it is a vessel carrying layers of shared human experience.