Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 4
$98.00
"Where you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow," ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden
A celebration of one of the world's most beloved flowers: the rose. The rose has long been a symbol of beauty, love, and devotion. Fossil evidence suggests that wild roses date back more than 35 million years, and they have been cultivated by humans for at least 5,000 years, first in ancient China and the Middle East. The Greeks and Romans celebrated the rose in their art, mythology, and gardens, associating it with Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love. During the Middle Ages, roses were prized in monastic gardens for their fragrance and medicinal uses, and by the 18th and 19th centuries, European breeders had begun crossing species from Asia to create the richly hued, repeat-blooming varieties we know today. From ancient empires to modern bouquets, the rose has remained an enduring emblem of beauty in its purest form.
Perfect for a tea party, these elegant painted roses adorn these porcelain dessert plates, feature four distinct designs, shimmering gold accents, and gold-painted edges.
Handwash. Plates measure 8.25"