Description :

A finely crafted oval porcelain basket featuring intricate openwork lattice and hand-painted cobalt blue floral motifs on a white ground. This elegant piece showcases symmetrical scrollwork, botanical flourishes, and curved side handles, all rendered in a traditional European style reminiscent of 18th–19th century Rococo revival ceramics.

The underside bears a blue underglaze hallmark with a cross above a crown and the word “Germany,” indicating origin and likely dating to the early 20th century. The raised base and delicate reticulated rim add dimension and refinement, making this basket ideal for display or light service.

Features:

• Origin: Germany

• Material: Glazed porcelain

• Color: Blue on white

• Design: Reticulated lattice with floral scrollwork

• Marked: Underglaze hallmark with cross and crown above “Germany”

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Minor wear consistent with age.

Provenance: From a private Pacific Northwest collection of European decorative arts.

This is a Meissen porcelain jardinière or centerpiece bowl, likely featuring the "Blue Onion" pattern. Meissen porcelain is a type of hard-paste porcelain that was first produced in Europe in the early 18th century in Meissen, Germany. 

Pattern: The "Blue Onion" pattern, also known as Zwiebelmuster, is a popular porcelain design that originated at the Meissen factory. 

Item Type: This piece is a reticulated (pierced) basket bowl, also referred to as a jardinière or centerpiece bowl. 

Origin: Meissen porcelain is made in Germany and is known for its high quality and craftsmanship. 

Age: Similar pieces are often from the 19th century.