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An elegant three-piece porcelain breakfast set issued by the prestigious Meissen manufactory in Germany. The ensemble features a traditional tea cup, a matching saucer, and a dessert plate, all exhibiting the delicate, wavy-edged body lines. The exterior and surface areas are adorned with the celebrated, hand-painted "Ming Dragon Red" (Ming Drache Rot) pattern, applied in a vivid iron-red pigment and elevated by ornate accents of genuine gold. A central medallion displaying paired mythological long-tailed birds or dragons in flight anchors the aesthetic, surrounded by ancient Asian symbols of fortune. The outer rims and the beautifully stylized handle of the cup are meticulously highlighted with brushed gold trim. The underside of each vessel bears the genuine underglaze cobalt blue crossed swords trademark, free of any cancellation cuts, proving its first-class factory grading. The trio shows no signs of wear, hairline fractures, or chipping, remaining in absolute top tier condition.
Historical context:
The "Ming Dragon" design entered Meissen's production catalog around 1910, serving as a sophisticated European tribute to the imperial porcelain treasures of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. In Far Eastern folklore, the four-clawed dragon is viewed as a benevolent force representing supreme intellect, cosmic balance, and the active Yang principal. By incorporating these spiritual Asian motifs into high-grade Western tableware, Meissen secured a timeless emblem of wealth and high social status. Because the intricate scales and outlines are exclusively painted by hand, no two items in this series are exactly identical.