'Floral Dreams' Vase

This exquisite vase, standing 37 centimetres tall, echoes the historic form of the Meissen wickerwork basket vase, created in 1753, with a contemporary interpretation of the traditional sculptural floral decoration.

An extremely delicate relief, imitating the skilful weaving of a basket, covers the entire surface of the vessel, lending it exceptional lightness and elegance. Against the backdrop of snow-white porcelain, the graceful woven structure stands out particularly strikingly, creating a subtle interplay of light and shadow as the lighting changes.

As part of the “Blossom Project” art initiative, this historic form has been given a new interpretation thanks to intricate, three-dimensional floral decoration, executed entirely by hand.

The project draws on one of the most masterful aspects of traditional MEISSEN craftsmanship – the art of creating and assembling individual porcelain elements, as well as applying sculptural relief decoration known as ‘Bossierarbeit’. It demonstrates how centuries-old craft techniques continue to thrive and evolve, taking on new forms of artistic expression.

A multitude of miniature flowers from the Meissen manufactory’s most recognisable decorative motif, known as the ‘Snowball’ / Snowball Blossoms / form a lush, organic composition that wraps around the shoulders and neck of the vase. The individual flowers, freely modelled by hand by the craftsmen, lend the decoration a natural dynamism, individuality and vitality.

As one moves towards the base of the vessel, the dense floral ornamentation gradually becomes sparser, revealing the delicate relief of the vase’s woven surface. This smooth transition creates a harmonious balance between the richness of the sculptural decoration and the understated beauty of the historic form.

Delicate golden accents in the centres of the flowers and individual details lend the composition a noble radiance, without detracting from the purity and refined elegance of the white porcelain.

‘Blossom Project’ — is not so much a new collection as a fresh artistic interpretation of historical craftsmanship. The project convincingly demonstrates that the true preservation of traditions lies not only in the faithful reproduction of the heritage of the past, but also in the ability to reinterpret it, responding to the aesthetic demands of the present day.