Used as decorative tableware for a short period, and then stored at home for a long time. It seems to be still available today, and the last two photos are from the official website. ● Meissen Blue Onion Teacup & Saucer "Blue Onion" (blue onion pattern) was completed in 1739 by Kretschmer using the technique of underglaze painting, imitating Chinese designs. The generally accepted explanation for this name is that the pomegranate in the design was mistaken for an onion. The unfamiliar fruit was transformed into the familiar onion, and bamboo, a symbol of immortality, was arranged in a balanced manner. Along with the mystery of the numbers combined, auspicious "symbols" from China are also depicted within the design itself. Size: Saucer diameter approx. 15.5cm, Capacity approx. 190ml Material: Porcelain ● Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cup & Saucer "Blue Onion" (blue onion pattern) was completed in 1739 by Kretschmer using the technique of underglaze painting, imitating Chinese designs. The generally accepted explanation for this name is that the pomegranate was mistaken for an onion. The pomegranates realistically depicted on Chinese plates were faithfully imitated in the early days of Meissen. However, that was short-lived, and the unfamiliar fruit was transformed into the familiar onion, along with peach-like fruits and bamboo arranged in a balanced manner. This cup & saucer features auspicious patterns such as chrysanthemum flowers, bamboo, and lotus flowers from Meissen's traditional "Blue Onion" design. This is the simplest form among Meissen's forms, with a cylindrical cup and a simple handle, made from around 1750 to 1800, and was also often made as a mug. Size: Saucer diameter approx. 14cm, Capacity approx. 180ml Material: Porcelain