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6PIECES
6 Rimmed soup bowls
MEISSEN

"Blue Onion" Soup Bowl Set For 6

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6PIECES
6 Rimmed soup bowls
Meissen "Blue Onion" Soup Bowl Set For 6

The Story of“Blue Onion” by Meissen

These Blue Onion soup bowls carry stylized peonies, asters and pomegranates, hand-painted in cobalt blue beneath the glaze. Meissen, the legendary German house, introduced it in the 1740s after Chinese porcelain painting. Read its story.

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The Story of“Blue Onion” by Meissen

THIS SET
In 1710, Meissen became Europe's first porcelain manufactory to successfully replicate the closely guarded secrets of Chinese hard-paste porcelain—a breakthrough that ended Asia's centuries-long monopoly and established Germany as the epicenter of European ceramic artistry. These rimmed soup bowls showcase Meissen's legendary Blue Onion pattern, introduced in the 1740s and produced continuously for nearly three centuries as one of the world's most recognized porcelain designs.

This set includes:
• Six (6) Rimmed Soup Bowls - 9.5" diameter (24.1cm)

An ideal starting point for collectors seeking authentic European porcelain rather than contemporary imitations, this set delivers Meissen's documented heritage at an accessible price—the same timeless pattern featured regularly in Veranda and Town & Country as a design editor favorite for its enduring versatility.

Details:
• Collection: Meissen Blue Onion | Design: "Zwiebelmuster" (Blue Onion Pattern)
• Material: Fine hard-paste porcelain with hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue decoration
• Size: 9.5"D (24.1cm diameter)
• Made in: Meissen, Germany
• Production Period: Mid-20th century
• Authentication: Each bowl authenticated with Meissen's iconic marks spanning the pattern's continuous production heritage
• Condition: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing

The Blue Onion pattern's enduring appeal lies in its masterful reinterpretation of Chinese botanical motifs—stylized peonies, asters, and pomegranates rendered in luminous cobalt blue against pristine white porcelain. Despite its name, no onions appear in the design; the misnomer arose from European interpretations of Asian fruit forms. The generous 9.5-inch diameter and gently sloped rim make these bowls equally suited for formal consommé service or casual pasta presentations.

Perfect for:
• Formal soup courses and consommé service
• Pasta presentations and hearty stews
• Decorative wall displays in plate racks or gallery arrangements
• Blue-and-white china wall installations
• Thanksgiving and holiday table settings
• Wedding registry completion for traditional brides
• Housewarming gifts for serious home entertainers
• Mother's Day gifts celebrating European entertaining traditions
• Bridal shower presents for collectors of fine porcelain
• Grandmother gifts honoring generational table traditions

Looks beautiful in:
• Formal dining rooms with European country elegance
• Traditional kitchens with blue and white collections
• Butler's pantries and open china displays
• Breakfast rooms styled with vintage charm
• Gallery walls as decorative plate displays
• Entryways and powder rooms as blue-and-white wall art

Complements these styles:
• Grandmillennial and Old Money European aesthetics
• Traditional German and Austrian dining traditions
• Blue-and-white porcelain collections
• Chinoiserie-inspired table settings

Care Instructions:
• Hand wash recommended to preserve hand-painted decoration
• Avoid abrasive cleaners that may scratch the glaze
• Gentle handling recommended for rim edges
• Store with bowl protectors or soft cloth liners between pieces

Shipping:
• Professional museum-quality packaging with full insurance
• Each bowl individually wrapped and cushioned with void fill
• Expedited shipping available at checkout
• International buyers responsible for customs duties and import taxes
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