Blue plate depicting a winter scene from 1997, made by Royal Copenhagen. - Brand: Royal Copenhagen - Year: 1997 - Design: Winter Scene - Color: Blue - Accessories: Original box, instruction manual Product Details * Size: Approximately 18.2cm in diameter Approximately 2.2cm in height * Material: Porcelain ※ Please note that there may be slight variations in measurements due to the measuring method. Royal Copenhagen 1997 Year Plate "Roskilde Cathedral" This work depicts the city of Roskilde, which has a long history dating back to the Viking era. In the Middle Ages, it was the political center of Denmark. The Roskilde Cathedral, the city's symbol, is a grand church that combines Romanesque and Gothic styles, founded around 1179. It is the burial place of the Danish royal family and is registered as a World Heritage Site. The 1997 year plate, which marked the 90th edition, depicts a heartwarming scene of a parent and child choosing a tree in front of the cathedral. Year plates have been produced since the first edition, "Madonna and Child" in 1908, without interruption even during the war. Each plate is hand-painted by skilled painters for over 100 years, using the underglaze technique to beautifully express the shades of cobalt blue. The painter's mark is on the back as proof of quality, and there are two holes for hanging on the wall. Also, when the production for that year is finished, the plate mold is destroyed, and the same plate will never be made again, so it is only available in its current state. It is also recommended as a commemorative plate for gifts, the birth of a child, or the construction of a new home. Please consider this opportunity. It has been stored at home for a while, so please consider this if you don't mind. Thank you for viewing.