New Cutout Blue Onion Egg Cups Set

The egg cup set in the "New Cutout" shape with the "Blue Onion" design in cobalt blue could also enhance your breakfast table. The so-called "Blue Onion" is one of the oldest and most renowned designs of Meissen Porzellan and originated during a period when European manufactories were strongly influenced by East Asian porcelain, which was predominantly decorated in cobalt-blue underglaze painting. These Far Eastern models served as the inspiration for the development of this distinctive design.

Contrary to popular belief, however, the so-called "Blue Onion" does not actually depict onions. The name is the result of a later misinterpretation of the motifs shown. In keeping with East Asian symbolism, the design features a pomegranate and a peach, complemented by a bamboo stalk as well as delicate lotus and chrysanthemum blossoms. In the visual language of the Far East, these individual elements represent good fortune, resilience, fertility, and longevity, lending the Meissen "Onion Pattern" design its unique cultural depth and timeless elegance.