2012 Star Christmas Ornament

Description

For nearly four decades, the Museum has offered collectible gold star ornaments with a new design every year. Continue your own tradition, or start a collection for a loved one with this year's dazzling star ornament. The Museum’s 2012 Star Christmas Ornament is based on a decorated porcelain saucer in the Museum’s collection, which was produced at the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in the early nineteenth century. We’ve adapted the central gilded rosette from this elegant saucer, originally part of a coffee set, for our sparkling openwork ornament.

18K gold overlay. Photo etched. Includes a gold cord for hanging. Gift boxed with a protective flannel pouch. 3'' diam.

Art History

Established near Munich in 1747, Nymphenburg was especially noted for its elegant porcelain Commedia dell’Arte figures; in 1815, Ludwig I of Bavaria elevated the firm to the rank of state manufactory.