Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 2000 Star over Bethlehem

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas anniversary plate 2000 with the motif Star over Bethlehem combines Christmas tradition, storytelling and Danish porcelain art in one and the same release. The anniversary plate marks the 105th year of the world's first Christmas plate from 1895 and continues the special tradition where a previously beloved motif is reissued in a larger format. Here, the motif is taken from Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plate from 1922 and created by Achton Friis.

Star over Bethlehem contains a quiet and solemn atmosphere. On the plate, a city can be seen rising in layers over the landscape, while the bright star shines over the sky and gathers the motif into a simple, powerful story. In front of the city, rocky ground, plants and tall palm trees can be seen, giving the scene depth and emphasizing the oriental atmosphere. The blue underglaze motif creates a calm interplay between light and shadow, where the star becomes a natural center in the picture.

It is precisely the connection between the imagery of the Christmas gospel and Bing & Grøndahl's classical design language that makes this year particularly interesting. As an anniversary edition from 2000, it points both back to 1895, when the tradition began, and to 1922, when the motif was first used in the regular Christmas plate series. Therefore, this plate is not only a decorative Christmas plate, but also a piece of porcelain history with clear collector's value.

The larger size of 23 cm provides more possibilities of use than a traditional Christmas plate. It looks beautiful on the wall, where the motif can be included in a collection of blue plates, but it can also be used as a plate for, for example, Christmas lunch, lunch dishes or serving all year round. Preserving and using older quality design like this is at the same time a fine way to let good craftsmanship live on in a modern home.

The year 2000 also makes it ideal for those who are looking for a plate with personal significance, whether it is a birth year, anniversary year or a special memory. Together with the biblical motif and Achton Friis' assured visual storytelling, you get an anniversary plate with both history, atmosphere and usefulness.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Achton Friis
Motif: Star over Bethlehem
Year: 2000
Original motif from Christmas plate: 1922
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging
Dishwasher safe: Yes