Exceptional antique Meissen hard-paste porcelain dinner plate featuring a hand-painted central botanical bouquet anchored by a large purple aster with scattered floral sprigs. The iconic Alt-Osier (old basketweave) relief-molded border is divided into elegant radial panels with a gently scalloped rim finished in hand-applied gold gilt. Underside displays the underglaze cobalt blue Meissen Crossed Swords mark (un-slashed, indicating first-quality factory piece) plus hand-incised workshop/form numbers typical of 19th-century production.
Approx. size: ~10.5 in diameter (as stated).
Condition: Excellent. Gold trim shows age-appropriate wear; rim edge displays light dust patina consistent with display collection. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Please see all photos.
