Decorative motifs from over three centuries are arranged in cutouts like the petals of a camellia and united on one figurine to create a unique patchwork effect. From the iconic “Onion Pattern” to bird motifs and contemporary décor patterns such as “Royal Palace,” the artful hand-painting in brilliant colours brings the creative diversity of the manufactory into the spotlight. This work draws from the world’s largest and oldest trove of porcelain forms, models, patterns and décor from every epoch, as well as ten thousand colour formulas from the manufactory’s own paint laboratory.

Performed for the first time on a crater vase from the MEISSEN Exclusive Collection, this type of painting requires the highest degree of artistic skill and precision due to its variety of motifs and application onto a three-dimensional, sculptural form. It embodies the uncompromising quality, utmost craftsmanship and cultural heritage to which MEISSEN remains bound to this day, not least for the craftspeople who use their unsurpassed skill, experience and dedication to give each MEISSEN piece its unique beauty.