Plate

 

Meissen, Germany, late 18th century

 

Glazed and painted porcelain.

Diameter: 25 cm

Markings: swords in blue; four incisions

UMP 7497

 

The “Dulong” relief pattern used on the lip was named after the Amsterdam merchant for whom the relief-decorated service was produced in 1743. Exhibiting flaws after firing, the plate was marked as being of lower quality (see marking) and was painted at a Saxon painting workshop.