Flora Danica Porcelain Dish By Royal and similar items

Design: The collection is famous for its hand-painted botanical illustrations, each representing a specific flower from Denmark, often based on 18th-century botanical encyclopedias. Features: It features a characteristic pierced or reticulated border with intricate cut-outs and is accented with hand-gilded 24k gold along the edges and details. Heritage: Originally commissioned in 1790 as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it remains one of the world's most luxurious and expensive porcelain services. Value and Availability Due to the intensive labor required?each piece is hand-painted and hand-molded?Flora Danica items are highly collectible: Pricing: Individual serving pieces like this square bowl can range from $1,000 to over $3,000 depending on the specific model, age, and condition. Markings: You can typically find the Latin name of the flower, the Royal Copenhagen blue wave mark, and a pattern/shape number on the back of the piece.