Flora Danica
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The Flora Danica is a renowned porcelain service produced by the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory, established in 1775. This extensive service, originally intended as a gift for Catherine II of Russia, comprises 1,802 items, ranging from small eggcups to large tureens and plates.1
Each piece of the Flora Danica service is meticulously hand-painted with detailed illustrations of every wild plant found in the Danish kingdom. The decoration was based on illustrations from a book of Danish flora, with Johann Christoph Bayer being the primary artist for the original service. Although Catherine II died before its completion, the service was finished and is now housed in Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen. The Flora Danica pattern was revived in 1863 and remains in production today.1
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…production, however, was the great “Flora Danica” service (now, but for a few pieces, in Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen). Intended as a gift for Catherine II of Russia, who died while it was being produced, the service numbered 1,802 items. These include minor objects, such as eggcups, as well as impressive…
Read More…production, however, was the great “Flora Danica” service (now, but for a few pieces, in Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen). Intended as a gift for Catherine II of Russia, who died while it was being produced, the service numbered 1,802 items. These include minor objects, such as eggcups, as well as impressive…
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potteryScandinaviaThis service, the “Flora Danica,” is now in Rosenborg Palace, Copenhagen. Numerous skillfully made figures were also produced. The factory continues to produce fine porcelain.
Read MoreThis service, the “Flora Danica,” is now in Rosenborg Palace, Copenhagen. Numerous skillfully made figures were also produced. The factory continues to produce fine porcelain.
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