Aluminia small Christmas plate 1904 Juleneg Ø 16 cm

Aluminia small Christmas plate from 1904 with the motif Juleneg is an atmospheric beginning to the series that came to characterize Danish Christmas ceramics in the first half of the 1900s. This particular year belongs to the small Aluminia Christmas plates, and it bears a simple, strong and very Nordic Christmas motif, where the sheaf stands as the center of both winter, tradition and care for the birds in the cold season.

The motif is built around a golden sheaf, flanked by two dark blue banners with the text Jul and 1904. At the top are five dark stars, and the blue ray shapes around the motif give the plate life and rhythm. The colors are characteristic of Aluminia: the warm yellow tone in the sheaves, the deep blue decoration and the fine green details create a vivid expression, which distinguishes itself beautifully from many other more monochrome Christmas plates from the period.

Juleneg is a motif with deep roots in Danish Christmas traditions. It points both to a rural winter atmosphere and to the old custom of putting out sheaves for the birds at Christmas time. In this way, the plate conveys not just a decorative motif, but also a story of the generosity of Christmas and closeness to nature. That the year is 1904 makes it extra interesting, as it comes from the series' first year of release.

The plate is made of faience, which gives it the special glow and color depth for which Aluminia is known. On older faience, fine crazing in the glaze may occur as a natural part of the material's age and history. This helps emphasize that what you have here is an older piece of Danish decorative art, created to be preserved and appreciated through generations.

As a wall decoration, this small Christmas plate fits beautifully both on its own and together with other years. It adds personality, historical charm and a classic Danish Christmas atmosphere to the home. For collectors of Aluminia and for those who appreciate older ceramics with soul, the 1904 edition is a special year with both decorative and cultural-historical value.

Product information:
Brand: Aluminia
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Year: 1904
Motif: Juleneg
Material: Faience
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging