※ SEVRES Sèvres ※ French National Kiln - Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (French National Sèvres Porcelain Factory) Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV and also known as the "shadow prime minister," was deeply knowledgeable about culture and art and was a great lover of porcelain. In 1756, she moved the kiln in Vincennes, north of Paris, which had been developed under the protection of the state, to her own mansion, Belvédère, in Sèvres, west of Paris. Later, in 1759, it became the "Royal Sèvres Porcelain Factory." Since it is rarely produced for commercial purposes, the tableware made at Sèvres is made for the French nation, such as for presentation to French state guests. Therefore, they focus on producing works of the highest quality, and the annual production volume is extremely small, only 6,000 pieces, making it difficult to find in general circulation, and it is called the "phantom porcelain." ※ Square Dish, Deep Plate Fat Blue 24K Gold Floral Pattern The form of this work was conceived in 1953 by Fernand Daniel, who was engaged in production activities at the French National Sèvres Porcelain Factory workshop from 1945 to 1986. Sèvres' unique blue color, known as "King's Blue," has fascinated people all over the world. This is Fat Blue, which has a deep cobalt color. The Fat Blue coloring, which has the deepest color among Sèvres blues, is applied and dried three times. The 24K gold floral pattern is applied by hand after being embossed, and the technique of petit-feu (baking gold and colors at low temperatures) is used. The gold floral pattern is also applied, and it is luxuriously colored down to the smallest details. The harmony of the deep cobalt color and gold decoration unique to Sèvres blue is truly magnificent. The gold decoration applied by highly skilled craftsmen shines in the light, creating a very elegant atmosphere. ※ Production Year 1962 ※ Size ＜Length x Width＞ 9.8cm x 9.8cm ＜Height＞ 3.5cm ＜Foot＞ 4cm x 4cm ※ Vintage Unused Storage Item It has been stored in its original packaging since purchase. There are no signs of damage such as cracks, chips, or discoloration/peeling of the gold, and it is in a very beautiful condition, as it was at the time of purchase. Please understand that there may be slight scratches from storage. Material: Porcelain/Ceramic Shape: Round Plate