Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate

Royal Copenhagen Henriette. Five dinner plates. Model No. 444/8549. Measurements: 25.8 cm. In perfect condition. First sorting.

Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner plate with hand-painted fish motif and golden border. Flora / Fauna Danica style. Dated 1968. Diameter: 25.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped....

This hand-painted porcelain plate by Royal Copenhagen is adorned by the firm's highly regarded Flora Danica pattern. While the majority of the motifs in the Flora Danica pattern capture the native fungi and flowers of Denmark, this plate is part of a rare series of crustacean motifs. At its center is a life-like representation of the Nephrops norvegicus, or Norway lobster, while the creature’s Latin name is inscribed on the reverse. Accented with a delicately gilded edge, this plate is a testament to the skill and talent of Royal Copenhagen artists. Once the porcelain supplier to the Queen of Denmark, Royal Copenhagen is known throughout the world for their quality craftsmanship and creative innovation. Founded in 1775 under the authority of Queen Juliane Marie, the first pieces ever produced were complex dining services for the Danish Royal Family...

These aren't the typical set of dinner plates from Royal Doulton. This set of 12 are decorated with thick raised paste gold over a "lapis lazuli" type of decoration which distinguish...