An antique hard-paste porcelain hexagonal serving tray, or cabaret tray, by the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Berlin. The white ground is finely hand-painted with three vibrant botanical floral bouquets (Blumenmalerei) and scattered insects, framed by an inner gilt filigree lace border and a bold outer cobalt-blue rim featuring a gilded Greek-key (meander) pattern.
Germany, KPM Berlin, 19th century.
The Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin (KPM) was world-renowned for its exquisite flower painting and crisp neoclassical geometric borders. Hexagonal trays of this type were manufactured as central platters for cabaret or solitaire tea sets, combining traditional European botanical decoration with rich Neoclassical gilding.
Condition: Good. Minor surface wear to the gilding in places.
Dimensions: Length 31 cm, Width 27 cm, Height 4 cm.
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