{"product_id":"henkelkorb","title":"Signed Numbered Meissen Porcelain Basket Hand-Painted Florals Gold c.1900","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExquisite Meissen Porcelain Basket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover this gorgeous signed and numbered Meissen porcelain basket, a masterpiece of German porcelain artistry from circa 1900. Featuring delicate hand-painted floral designs enhanced with luxurious gold staffage, this piece exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and artistic excellence that made Meissen the most celebrated porcelain manufacturer in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Meissen with underglaze blue sword mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned with press and painter numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel number '101' - documented design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval body with intricate openwork wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted polychrome floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich gold staffage detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Meissen Porcelain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeissen, established in 1710, is Europe's oldest porcelain manufacturer and remains synonymous with the highest quality ceramic artistry. The crossed swords mark is one of the most recognized and respected hallmarks in the decorative arts world. Pieces from the turn of the 20th century represent a golden age of Meissen production, combining traditional techniques with Art Nouveau influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis basket shows the quality expected of Meissen craftsmanship. As noted: one braid element shows damage, and there are minor firing cracks (common in period porcelain and often considered part of the piece's authentic character).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏺 \u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meissen, Germany\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1900, 20th century\u003cbr\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze blue swords, model no. 101\u003cbr\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain with gold staffage\u003cbr\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026amp; Antiques Ltd, Malta\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA museum-quality piece perfect for collectors of Meissen porcelain, German decorative arts, or fine antique ceramics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026 Antiques Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48656599777626,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/0864\/9562\/files\/HENKELKORB2.jpg?v=1722533303","url":"https:\/\/artemisialtd.com\/nl\/products\/henkelkorb","provider":"Artemisia Fine Arts \u0026 Antiques Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}