Artwork

Farfurioară din porțelan alb, pictată manual cu un decor floral de culoare maro , ceașca este decorată pe margine cu auriu. Farfurioara face parte dintr-un serviciu de porțelan oferit cadou lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia vizitei oficiale întreprinse în iunie 1973 în RFG.

Farfurioară din porțelan alb, pictată manual cu un decor floral de culoare maro , ceașca este decorată pe margine cu auriu. Farfurioara face parte dintr-un serviciu de porțelan oferit cadou lui Nicolae Ceaușescu cu ocazia vizitei oficiale întreprinse în iunie 1973 în RFG. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Romanian History. A round white porcelain plate, edged with a thin gold band, bears a hand‑painted brown floral motif that encircles its surface.

About this work

Overview

A round white porcelain plate, edged with a thin gold band, bears a hand‑painted brown floral motif that encircles its surface. The design consists of diminutive, detailed flowers and curved leaves arranged symmetrically around the centre, creating a modest yet refined decorative effect.

Subject & Meaning

The botanical pattern reflects a traditional decorative language often employed in European tableware, where stylised flora conveys notions of elegance and natural harmony. The restrained colour palette—white, gold and brown—suggests a formal, diplomatic purpose rather than everyday use.

Technique & Style

The plate’s ornamentation was applied by hand using mineral pigments, a common practice for high‑quality porcelain in the 20th century. The fine brushwork and consistent line quality indicate skilled artisanship, while the gold rim was likely applied as a separate gilding process before firing.

History & Provenance

The piece formed part of a porcelain service presented as a gift to Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu during an official state visit in June 1973 to the German Democratic Republic. It entered the museum’s collection as a diplomatic artifact, illustrating the exchange of luxury goods between socialist states.

Context

In the early 1970s, cultural diplomacy often involved the exchange of fine tableware, symbolising mutual respect and shared aesthetic values among allied nations. This plate, with its modest yet polished design, exemplifies the type of ceremonial gift used to reinforce political ties during that period.