Meissen: Cosmopolitan Blue Treasures

Dessert Plate 22.5 cm

A small plate with remarkable depth

Some plates simply serve dessert. Others tell a story long before the first bite. The MEISSEN Cosmopolitan Blue Treasures dessert plate, measuring 22.5 cm in diameter, belongs firmly in the latter category. Its beautifully detailed seahorse, surrounded by delicate underwater plants, appears to drift effortlessly across the brilliant white porcelain. You could almost imagine it waiting patiently until dessert is finished before quietly continuing its journey beneath the waves.

Crafted from premium hard porcelain and decorated entirely by hand using MEISSEN's famous cobalt blue underglaze painting, this dessert and breakfast plate combines centuries of craftsmanship with contemporary design. The clean lines of the Cosmopolitan collection allow the maritime artwork to become the centre of attention while maintaining an elegant, understated appearance. Measuring 22.5 cm across and 2.4 cm high, it is perfectly suited for desserts, pastries, breakfast or refined starters. It is also dishwasher safe and microwave safe, making it as practical as it is beautiful.

Inspired by the calm of the sea

The Cosmopolitan Blue Treasures collection reinterprets the fascinating underwater world through elegant illustrations of seahorses, fish, shells and lobsters. Rather than dominating the design, these hand-painted motifs create a calm visual rhythm that feels both artistic and contemporary.

This dessert plate pairs beautifully with the other pieces from the collection, including dinner plates, bowls, mugs and serving platters. The rich cobalt blue decoration complements crystal glassware, polished cutlery and natural linen, creating a table setting with effortless sophistication.

Over three centuries of craftsmanship

Founded in 1710, the State Porcelain Manufactory MEISSEN has become synonymous with exceptional porcelain and meticulous handcraftsmanship. Every piece begins with pure kaolin sourced from the company's own quarry near Meissen before being refined with feldspar and quartz to create the distinctive hard porcelain for which MEISSEN is internationally renowned.

Each motif is hand-painted by skilled artists using the traditional cobalt blue underglaze technique. During firing at extremely high temperatures, the decoration permanently fuses with the porcelain, preserving its brilliance for generations. Combined with MEISSEN's historic mould archive, celebrated colour laboratory and centuries of artisan expertise, every plate reflects a remarkable balance between heritage and innovation.

Designed for tables worth gathering around

Whether enjoyed as a single statement piece or combined with other Blue Treasures tableware, this dessert plate brings refined maritime elegance to everyday dining and special occasions alike. It transforms breakfast, afternoon cake or an elegant dessert into something quietly memorable.

For those who appreciate authentic European craftsmanship, timeless design and handcrafted porcelain, the MEISSEN Blue Treasures dessert plate offers far more than functionality. It is a piece of contemporary table culture that continues a tradition more than 300 years in the making.