Meissen Garden Trio | A Porcelain Poem of Blossoming Spring

 Meissen Garden Trio

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This Meissen porcelain trio—a coffee pot, milk jug, and candy box—offers a vivid glimpse into the pinnacle of European floral artistry. Created in the tradition of 18th-century botanical painting, each piece in this ensemble embodies the timeless union of natural beauty and handcrafted refinement. More than just tableware, these are sculpted canvases where blossoms bloom eternally, frozen in delicate strokes and lustrous glazes.

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Milk Jug – A Harmonious Duet: Morning Glory and Fuchsia
Though modest in size, the milk jug is a symphony of floral balance and subtle charm. The front features a soft Morning Glory, depicted in gentle lavender tones with a bright white center—a bloom associated with renewal and simplicity. On the reverse, hanging in graceful arcs, are the coral and magenta blossoms of the Fuchsia, evoking a gentle dance in motion.

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Measuring 9 cm tall and 10.2 cm wide (spout to handle), the jug fits comfortably in the hand, its curved silhouette echoing Meissen’s Rococo heritage. The scalloped rim and gold-lined edges enhance its delicate profile. This piece isn’t just for pouring cream—it is a morning vignette frozen in porcelain, exuding warmth and nature's gentle awakening.

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Coffee Pot – A Garden in Porcelain: Iris and Ranunculus in Bloom
This Meissen coffee pot is a glorious celebration of hand-painted botanical artistry. Dominating the central panel is the majestic Iris germanica, its violet petals unfurling with elegance and contrast against the golden highlights of the beard. The reverse reveals a vividly rendered Ranunculus—a lush, coral-toned buttercup—evoking a sense of romantic abundance.

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Meissen Garden Trio Coffee Pot 01
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The proportions of the pot, with its 17 cm height and 13.5 cm width (spout to handle), balance vertical grace with curvaceous generosity. The delicate gold accent on the rim and handle adds a regal frame to the blooming spectacle. The lid knob, shaped as a budding flower, completes the organic motif with a tactile flourish, drawing the eye upward as if the entire pot is growing from a single botanical dream.

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Candy Box – A Whimsical Garden: Rose and Crocus Enchantment
The candy box is a delightful miniature, crowned with a rosebud knob that invites touch and admiration. The lid boasts a bold Double Rose, painted in radiant yellow and pink, surrounded by tiny forget-me-nots and red berries that amplify its playful charm. It’s a lid that tells a story—of sweetness, nostalgia, and floral abundance.

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Meissen Garden Trio Candy Box 1
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The body of the jar continues the floral narrative with a solitary Crocus painted in lavender tones. This early spring bloom symbolizes quiet beauty and gentle rebirth—apt for a container meant to house sweets. With a compact diameter of 7 cm and a total height of 8.5 cm (including the knob), the box is petite yet potent, transforming a simple treat into an act of ceremony and celebration.

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Trio of Eternal Spring – Artistic Harmony and Timeless Grace
Together, this Meissen trio embodies a complete sensory experience: the awakening clarity of morning (milk jug), the warm embrace of midday richness (coffee pot), and the playful indulgence of afternoon delight (candy box). Each piece complements the others in size, palette, and floral choice, forming a perfectly orchestrated visual symphony.

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This isn’t merely a set of porcelain—it’s a poetic homage to the seasons, a tribute to botanical beauty, and a reflection of Meissen’s mastery in marrying craftsmanship with imagination. In the quiet gleam of glaze and the flourish of golden trims, the spirit of spring sings on—forever in bloom, forever refined.

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[Photo Gallery] Photo of the "Meissen Garden Trio | A Porcelain Poem of Blossoming Spring" taken by Warewish at his home in Taiwan, Warewish Collection, February 21, 2008.

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