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Rosenthal Collection Porcelain & Glass Dish Christmas 1982 Bjorn Wiinblad The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. DESCRIPTION ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN AND GLASS COLLECTION CHRISTMAS PLATE 1982 BJORN WIINBLAD THE BAPTISM OF JOHN In 1879, returning from an experience in the United States of America, Philipp Rosenthal decided to open a porcelain decoration workshop in Erkersreuth, near Selb, Bavaria. In 1907 the company began branding each product with its own name. The following year Rosenthal purchased Thomas, a brand later aimed at a young audience. Being Jewish, Philipp Rosenthal received pressure from the Nazis and in 1934 left the management of the company, which however continued to expand during the First and Second World Wars. In 1950 his son Philip took the reins of the company, which in 1961 inaugurated Rosenthal Studio-Line, a brand dedicated to projects and collaborations with famous artists, architects and designers. In 1997 Rosenthal AG was acquired by Waterford Wedgwood, which in 2003 acquired the Hutschenreuther brand, founded in 1814. In 2009 Rosenthal was acquired by the Italian Sambonet Paderno Industrie. This listing presents Bjorn Wiinblad's 1982 Christmas plate made by the German manufacturer Rosenthal; the dish is titled "The Baptism of John" and is the twelfth of the series. Each edition of these Christmas plates clearly shows the intention of the Danish artist, Bjorn Wiinblad, to create a sumptuous work reminiscent of the ancient sacred objects dedicated to Christmas. The various colours, together with the gold and silver, make these plates true and precious collector's items. The plate was produced in a limited edition only and exclusively in the year 1982. It was made of glass and porcelain and then hand-decorated overglaze with bright colors, gold and silver. The plate measures 29 cm. in diameter. For special requests, doubts or information contact us without problems; we will answer your questions as soon as possible. In 1879, returning from an experience in the United States of America, Philipp Rosenthal decided to open a porcelain decoration workshop in Erkersreuth, near Selb, Bavaria. In 1907 the company began branding each product with its own name. The following year Rosenthal purchased Thomas, a brand later aimed at a young audience. Being Jewish, Philipp Rosenthal received pressure from the Nazis and in 1934 left the management of the company, which however continued to expand during the First and Second World Wars. In 1950 his son Philip took the reins of the company, which in 1961 inaugurated Rosenthal Studio-Line, a brand dedicated to projects and collaborations with famous artists, architects and designers. In 1997 Rosenthal AG was acquired by Waterford Wedgwood, which in 2003 acquired the Hu