Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish, Blekinge, 1978

Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish from 1978 with the motif Blekinge is an atmospheric blue-and-white porcelain plate that combines Swedish landscape, storytelling and function. On the front stands the name of the landscape "Blekinge" and the year "1978", so the plate is easy to place in the series and at the same time charming as both a collector's item and a utility item.

The motif on this Seltmann landscape plate is lively and distinctive. In the foreground stands a figure in older dress and hat on rocks by the water and holds a board or plaque with text. Around him several fish jump in the water, and to the right a small boat is seen by the shore. The background is filled with trees and dense nature, which gives the scene a calm, Nordic atmosphere. It is a motif that feels closely tied to Blekinge and its relationship to water, coast and fishing, and the blue decoration gives the whole scene depth and character.

Around the central motif runs the series' characteristic blue flower and plant border, which binds the 25 Swedish landscapes together in a uniform and decorative expression. The border also makes this porcelain plate beautiful to combine with other Seltmann Swedish landscape plates, either on the wall, in a plate rack or as part of the table setting.

Seltmann Weiden is known for porcelain where the practical and the decorative go hand in hand, and that is also felt here. The plate does not only need to hang for decoration. It may be used for food and works well as, for example, a cake plate or for a smaller serving. That it is also dishwasher safe makes it ideal to bring out in everyday life, not only on special occasions.

As a plate from 1978, it also has the special quality that older porcelain with history often adds to the home. It is a fine way to choose something with soul and durability over new production. On the back, a hanger is glued on, so it is also ready to be used as wall decoration.

On the back it says "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan" and "Begrænsad Upplaga", which underlines the plate's origin and its character as an edition in limited production.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Seltmann Weiden
Series: Swedish Landscapes
Landscape: Blekinge
Year: 1978
Material: Porcelain
Colour: Blue and white
Use: May be used for food
Dishwasher safe: Yes
Hanger: Glued-on hanger on the back of the plate
Origin: Germany
Text on the front: "Blekinge" and "1978"
Text on the back: "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan", "Begrænsad Upplaga"
Production: Limited edition