This item was received as a gift and has been kept in storage without being displayed. The listing includes the plate, instruction manual, and original box. [Description] Royal Copenhagen's year plates have been produced for over 100 years, since the first edition in 1908, surviving both World War I and World War II. Loved by people around the world, they feature beautiful and familiar motifs, making them plates that remain in memory with the year. Each plate is hand-painted, so there are subtle differences. This item is the Royal Copenhagen year plate "Trimming the Tree" sold in 2000 (Heisei 12 in Japan). Trimming the Tree The motif of the 2000 year plate, which commemorates the beginning of the 21st century, is the light spilling from an open door, symbolizing the dawn of a new century. Beyond the door, a young brother and sister are depicted decorating a Christmas tree. Traditional Danish motifs are used in the decorations, expressing the warm atmosphere of Christmas. [Product Information] ● Product Name: Royal Copenhagen Year Plate 2000 ● Size: Diameter approx. 18cm, Height approx. 2cm ● Country of Origin: Denmark