Flora Danica Porcelain Fruit Basket
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3 3/8 Inches - Diameter:
9 Inches - Period:
20th Century - Origin:
Other Europe
This enchanting Royal Copenhagen porcelain fruit basket exhibits the beloved Flora Danica pattern. Adorned with repoussé flowers and handles in the shape of twisted twigs, this charming basket features the beautifully hand-painted form of the Veronica fruticulosa, or speedwell. A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication Flora Danica (Flowers of Denmark), an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand- colored copper plate prints depicting every wild plant known to exist in Denmark, including mosses, fungi, ferns and flowers. In addition, the underside is labeled with the Latin name of this hardy plant.
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 pattern number 3532 on the underside
Circa 1988
7" diameter x 3 3/8" high
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 pattern number 3532 on the underside
Circa 1988
7" diameter x 3 3/8" high
