{"product_id":"meissen-style-crossed-sword-floral-pierced-porcelain-bowl-10-1-2-germany-antique","title":"Meissen Style Crossed Sword Floral Pierced Porcelain Bowl 10 1\/2 Germany Antique","description":"An ornate antique European porcelain serving or centerpiece bowl featuring an elaborate pierced and reticulated border molded with overlapping grape leaves. Extensive gold decoration highlights the raised leaves, openwork rim and scrolling details, while the center is decorated with a colorful bouquet of pink roses, purple flowers and smaller blossoms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside bears a hand-painted blue crossed-swords style mark with a cancellation\/slash. The mark resembles the famous Meissen crossed swords; however, we have not independently authenticated this piece as Meissen manufacture, so it is conservatively offered as Meissen-style European porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with expected age-related surface wear and areas of wear, thinning and discoloration to the extensive gold decoration. Minor surface marks and manufacturing irregularities may be present. No major cracks or repairs were noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Manufacturer: Unidentified European porcelain maker\u003cbr\u003e- Mark: Blue crossed-swords style mark with cancellation\/slash\u003cbr\u003e- Attribution: Meissen style; not authenticated as Meissen\u003cbr\u003e- Form: Pierced serving \/ centerpiece bowl\u003cbr\u003e- Design Style: Rococo Revival \/ Dresden-style porcelain\u003cbr\u003e- Decoration: Central multicolor floral bouquet with pink roses\u003cbr\u003e- Border: Reticulated openwork with molded grape leaves\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Extensive gilt and hand-painted decoration\u003cbr\u003e- Material: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e- Period: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e- Approximate Size: 10 1\/2\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e- Height: 2 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e- Width Handle to Handle: 12\"\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 1 lb 12 oz\u003cbr\u003e- Probable Origin: Continental Europe \/ Germany\u003cbr\u003e- SKU: 9654.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship delicate porcelain and china every day with careful, proper packing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions are always welcome, and additional photos or video can be provided upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe welcome combined shipping. When possible, we will combine items and refund any excess shipping paid. Larger serving pieces may require a manual shipping calculation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors can vary slightly depending on lighting, photography and individual screen settings.","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49383839203446,"sku":"9654.1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/meissen-style-crossed-sword-floral-pierced-porcelain-bowl-10-12-germany-antique96541-3195758.jpg?v=1794715209","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/meissen-style-crossed-sword-floral-pierced-porcelain-bowl-10-1-2-germany-antique","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}