Lipper Intl. Soup Tureen & Ladle ~ Blue Danube ~ Blue Onion ~ 6.5" x 6"

Description: While originally modelled after a pattern first produced by Chinese porcelain painters, which featured pomegranates unfamiliar in Saxony (Germany), the plates and bowls produced in the Meissen factory in 1740 produced their own style and feel. Among the earliest Chinese examples are underglaze blue and white porcelains from the early Ming Dynasty 1360AD - 1640 AD. The Meissen painters created hybrids that resembled flora more familiar to the Europeans. The so-called "onions" are not onions at all, but, according to historians, are most likely mutations of the peaches and pomegranates that were modelled in the original Chinese pattern. The design is a grouping of several floral motifs, with peonies and asters in the pattern's center, with winding stems around a bamboo stalk. Before the end of the 18th century, many other porcelain factories were copying the Meissen Zwiebelmuster. In the 19th century almost all the European manufactories offered their own versions. Enoch Wedgwood's pattern in the 1870s was known simply as "Meissen" it was collectors who coined the "Blue Onion" as a pattern name. Today, a new Japanese version is called "Blue Danube" and is well-known and featured amongst tableware patterns. Lipper Intl. is a Connecticut importer known for their functional and durable products individually crafted from the finest quality materials including acacia wood, teak, and 18/8 stainless steel. From our early days as an importer of fine Asian ceramics to our development of stainless steel and woodenware lines in the 1960s-70s, we’ve continually evolved our product offerings to meet changing customer preferences. Not everything has changed over the years though—our dedication to durable, high-quality materials and fine craftsmanship remains constant.

Price: 24 USD

Location: London, Ohio

End Time: 2024-03-14T22:19:52.000Z

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