Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 2008 Along Hærvejen

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 2008 with the motif Along Hærvejen combines Danish winter atmosphere, Christmas tradition and the story of the journey home for the holiday. Jørgen Nielsen has created an edition in which the calm, blue-and-white porcelain motif brings to mind the old Jutland main road and the historic thoroughfares that for centuries have connected regions and people.

On the plate, a horse-drawn wagon or sleigh with passengers is seen moving across a beautiful stone bridge in a snow-covered landscape. Beneath the bridge, the water runs dark and glossy between winter's white banks, while bare trees and soft hills form a quiet background. High in the sky, a single star shines, adding a delicate Christmas Eve atmosphere to the motif. At the bottom of the front appears the text JULEAFTEN 2008, which makes the edition clear and emphasizes the plate's connection to this particular holiday.

Along Hærvejen is a title that gives the motif extra depth. Hærvejen is one of Denmark's best-known historic routes, and here it is not depicted as grand history, but as an intimate and atmospheric winter story. The small scene on the bridge contains both movement and calm: a journey home through the cold, a landscape in winter rest and the feeling of being on the way toward the warmth and fellowship of Christmas.

This edition is produced by Bing & Grøndahl, whose Christmas plate series began as early as 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and each edition has been produced in a limited quantity. After the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed, so that each individual release remains as a completed edition with its own history and collector interest.

The Christmas plate from 2008 is not only an obvious choice as wall decoration in December. It can also be used all year round as a smaller plate, for example for cake or dessert, and at Christmas time it is especially atmospheric on the table. At the same time, it is a fine choice for you who appreciate older quality design and the joy of letting porcelain with history continue to live on in the home.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas plates
Edition: 2008
Title: Along Hærvejen
Text on the front: JULEAFTEN 2008
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging