Flora Danica Rubus Arcticus Reticulated Plate
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- Diameter:
9" Inches - Period:
Other - Origin:
Germany/Prussia
A simply beautiful reticulated dinner plate from the famed Flora Danica line by the Royal Copenhagen porcelain manufactory of Denmark. The pattern depicts the "rubus articus", a relative of the rose that is also known as the Arctic Raspberry. Its dark red fruit is considered a delicacy, with many believing it to be one of the best-tasting fruits in the world.
A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, Flora Danica 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. Adored by royalty since its first inception, it is perhaps the world's most prestigious dinner service. In 1863, a service was made as a wedding present from the Danish people to Princess Alexandra, daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, on her marriage to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England. It is kept today at Windsor Castle as part of Queen Elizabeth II's collection.
A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, Flora Danica 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. Adored by royalty since its first inception, it is perhaps the world's most prestigious dinner service. In 1863, a service was made as a wedding present from the Danish people to Princess Alexandra, daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, on her marriage to the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England. It is kept today at Windsor Castle as part of Queen Elizabeth II's collection.
