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Lighting the Candles 1938, Bing & Grondahl Christmas plate

Name: Lighting the Candles 1938, Bing & Grondahl Christmas plate
Brand: Bing & Grondahl
SKU: BX1938
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Brand: Bing & Grondahl
Item no: BX1938
Alt number: 1902138

Year: 1938
Color: Blue and White
Type: Porcelain (Underglaze)
Measurement: Ø: 18 cm

About the item

1938 Bing & Grondahl Christmas plate, designed by Immanuel Tjerne, has the title Lighting the Candles. Bing & Grondahl's Christmas plate from 1938 depicts a map of Denmark, and this plate is one of the most original. The lit candles on top of Jutland and Sealand symbolize the candles worn in a garland by the Lucia bride during the Lucia prosession. The Lucia tradition came from Sweden, and is held on December 13th, which was earlier considered to be the shortest day of the year.
The plate from 1938 was created at a time when Europe was moving toward unrest and uncertainty. The motif with lights across Denmark can be seen as a quiet symbol of hope and unity - a reminder that light still exists, even when darkness is pressing in.
At the same time, the expression is simple, almost quiet, yet precisely for that reason, unusually strong.