Flora Danica Coffee Cup and Saucer
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Cup: 2 1/2" high Inches - Diameter:
Saucer: 5 1/2" Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
Other Europe
This lovely porcelain coffee cup and saucer from the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory was created in the legendary Flora Danica pattern, and is adorned with a colorful rendering of Erica tetralix L., also known as the cross-leaved heath, a perennial subshrub found in the Atlantic areas of Europe and marshy areas of Central Europe. The hand-painted motif and signature gold gilding along the rim distinguish this fine piece.
Flora Danica is regarded as one of the most prestigious and stunning patterns ever created, and has been synonymous with royalty and prestige for over two centuries. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal prestige and has remained the crowning achievement of the European decorative arts for over 200 years. In fact, Flora Danica pieces are still given as official gifts by the Royal Danish Family and Danish government.
Features Royal Copenhagen mark and artist's initials on the reverse
Cup: 2 1/2" high
Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter
Flora Danica is regarded as one of the most prestigious and stunning patterns ever created, and has been synonymous with royalty and prestige for over two centuries. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal prestige and has remained the crowning achievement of the European decorative arts for over 200 years. In fact, Flora Danica pieces are still given as official gifts by the Royal Danish Family and Danish government.
Features Royal Copenhagen mark and artist's initials on the reverse
Cup: 2 1/2" high
Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter
