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During the early eighteenth to the early twentieth century, Meissen introduced porcelain patterns of dishes with molded flowers or grapefruit vines that were gilded on a white background for various services.  

• Exquisite Meissen Art Nouveau relief gilt decorated porcelain dish c1890. Sinuous design of flowering Morning Glory in relief, sumptuously gilt decorated on a white ground. Gilt decoration in both matt and polished finishes accentuates the design. An unusual piece displays the renowned Meissen craftsmanship in its execution. Cobalt blue painted Meissen mark was used between 1815 and 1924, together with impressed marks. 

With different decoration styles and gild losses with age, conditions of the Ornate Morning Glory Flowers plate could also vary:

Earlier in the 18th Century, a beautiful Vine Pomp Relief Ceremonial Plate pattern was first introduced around 1730 by the famous German Porcelain Manufactory - and due to its popularity, it has been produced over centuries. 

These specific plates show the early painting (with only the wine leaves in green and the vine and grapes in gold). It is marked on reverse with the famous crossed sabers marks (from the specific design of these marks were used between 1723-1762 and 1815-1923, respectively).