diameter 19 cm | Decorative porcelain plate from the late 19th century from the Meissen manufactory, with a wavy rim lined with a gold line. The centre is decorated with a hand-painted group of exotic birds on a branch, and small painted butterflies and insects are scattered around the rim. The Meissen manufactory began production in 1710 as the very first porcelain factory in Europe. Marked on the underside with the blue crossed swords.