{"product_id":"flora-danica-porcelain-dinner-service-by-royal-copenhagen-124-pieces","title":"Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 124 Pieces","description":"Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 124-piece dinner service features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced—the coveted \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e pattern. The service for 12 features rich, hand-painted botanical motifs taken directly from the plate illustrations of the Danish atlas of the botany of the same name. Each is a unique work of art executed with meticulous skill and artistry.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A work of scientific examination as well as artistic mastery, the designs are culled from George Christian Oeder's 1771 publication \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica (Flowers of Denmark)\u003c\/em\u003e, an encyclopedia including 3,000 hand-colored copperplate prints depicting every wild plant known to exist in Denmark, including mosses, fungi, ferns and flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The creation of the \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted porcelain artists of the late 18th century. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was complete, and the service was then placed in the collection of the Danish Royal Family. \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e was first used on January 29, 1803, for the banquet celebrating the birthday of King Christian VII. Since that time, this exquisite pattern has remained the centerpiece of ceremonial occasions, weddings and visits by foreign dignitaries. Reputed to be one of the most original and inspired products of the European art industry, \u003cem\u003eFlora Danica\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the last luxury services still in production. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marked \"Royal Copenhagen, Denmark\" and stamped with blue waves \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This 124-piece service comprises:\u003cbr\u003e 12 Entrée Plates\u003cbr\u003e 12 Fowl Entrée Plates\u003cbr\u003e 12 Bread Plates\u003cbr\u003e 12 Soup Plates\u003cbr\u003e 12 Salad Plates\u003cbr\u003e 12 Coffee Cups\u003cbr\u003e 12 Saucers\u003cbr\u003e 12 Espresso Cups\u003cbr\u003e 12 Saucers\u003cbr\u003e 1 Soup Tureen with Lid\u003cbr\u003e 1 Underplate\u003cbr\u003e 1 Tazza\u003cbr\u003e 1 Medium Pickle Dish\u003cbr\u003e 1 Small Pickle Dish\u003cbr\u003e 1 Sugar Bowl with Lid\u003cbr\u003e 2 Medium Handled Vegetable Dishes\u003cbr\u003e 1 Large Handled Vegetable Dish\u003cbr\u003e 1 Master Salt Cellar\u003cbr\u003e 1 Sq. Salad Bowl\u003cbr\u003e 1 Gravy Boat\u003cbr\u003e 1 Bread Basket\u003cbr\u003e 1 Round Platter\u003cbr\u003e 1 Small Oval Platter","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274939732258,"sku":"31-9782","price":248500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9782_1_75c674fb-5ee6-4cfd-9241-220fa307b82f.png?v=1756229383","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/flora-danica-porcelain-dinner-service-by-royal-copenhagen-124-pieces","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}