Aluminia small Christmas plate 1936 Lucia Ø 16 cm

Aluminia small Christmas plate from 1936 with the title Lucia combines Christmas tradition, symbolism and the distinctive colorful faience expression that makes the older Aluminia plates so sought after. On this year's plate, a child figure stands frontally with a staff in one hand and green leaves in the other, accompanied by a small lamb at the feet. At the bottom on the front, the visible text Lucia and the year 1936 can be seen, which directly ties the motif to the story.

The motif is simple, but rich in atmosphere. The child wears a crown, cape and a warmly striped garment in golden, reddish and brown shades, while the deep blue background makes the figure stand out clearly. The golden halo behind the head emphasizes the solemn expression, and the lamb adds a gentle and peaceful character to the motif. Together, these details create a Christmas plate with both decorative strength and a fine story of light, innocence and tradition.

This year belongs to the series of small Aluminia Christmas plates, which were produced from 1904 to 1938. 1936 lies in the very late part of the series, only a few years before production ended, and this gives the plate a special place in Aluminia's Christmas history. The design is attributed to Hans Henrik Hansen, and it is precisely the modeled faience that gives the motif depth, so that child, cape and lamb almost lift from the surface.

Aluminia is known for Christmas plates that stand out from many contemporary blue-white plates through their more colorful decoration. Here it is especially the interplay between the blue background, the warm yellow halo, the green leaves and the light figure that gives the plate its lively expression. As a wall decoration it works beautifully on its own, but it can also be hung together with other years in a collection of Danish Christmas plates with history and soul.

An older faience plate like this is also a fine example of how classic Danish decorative art can gain new life in a modern home. It adds personality, storytelling and a kind of sustainable quality that has already proven its durability through generations.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Aluminia
Designer: Hans Henrik Hansen
Title: Lucia
Year: 1936
Material: Faience
Series: Small Aluminia Christmas plate
Dimensions: Ø 16 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging