Mottahedeh Merian Trinket Dish

Description

Beautiful bone china trinket dish from Mottahedeh in the Merian pattern. The centerpiece of this particular dish is a tulip, … more Beautiful bone china trinket dish from Mottahedeh in the Merian pattern. The centerpiece of this particular dish is a tulip, peony and butterfly.

Merian pattern: Maria Sibylla Merian's widely known 1685 volume of botanical illustrations inspired the center motif on an original (circa 1725) Chinese export plate in Mildred Mottahedeh's personal collection. The Merian Service is based on these floral motifs. Raised enamels in 23 rich colors accented in gold filigree make this a timeless classic. less