8 3/4" Diameter
White relief with gold edge and border.
In 1737 Johann J. Kaendler, the great Meissen model master, began creating the “Grand Service†for the Royal Treasurer, Count Henrich von Brühl. It was designed for one hundred dinner guests and originally had more than two thousand pieces. This service is considered to be one of the most splendid and comprehensive of all time.
The central design motif is flowing water symbolizing the eternal course of life with the dominant image of the swan floating amidst reeds, herons and fish. The intricately crafted figures, centerpieces and sculpted covered tops are remarkable in an age where monotony and standardization hold sway.
The history of porcelain manufacturing in Europe begins in Meissen, Germany near Dresden, the cradle...
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