Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish, Gotland, 1986

Seltmann Swedish Landscapes plate / dish with Gotland from 1986 combines a Swedish landscape motif, blue-and-white porcelain, and practical use in one and the same piece. On the front appears the name of the landscape "Gotland" and the year "1986", and the motif opens up a atmospheric story about the island's special character with both nature, buildings, and historical silhouettes.

The central motif is rich in details. In the foreground, a smaller house with a thatched-like roof, fences, and grazing animals can be seen, while a road or passage leads the eye further into the picture. To the left, the distinctive rock formations rise up, and in the background, a city wall, towers, and buildings can be seen, giving the motif a historical and almost fairy-tale-like character. At the same time, there are trees, buildings, and an ecclesiastical building in the scene, so the plate's image feels lively and composite rather than merely decorative. The blue decoration works nicely with both lighter and darker shades, which give depth to the landscape.

Around the motif runs the series' characteristic blue flower and plant border. It ties Seltmann Swedish landscape plates together across the different motifs and makes this Gotland plate beautiful both on its own and together with others from the series. The uniform expression also makes the plates suitable for a plate rack or as a small collection on the wall.

The series was manufactured by Seltmann Weiden, the traditional German porcelain factory, for the Swedish market with motifs from Sweden's 25 landscapes. It is precisely the combination of utility porcelain and landscape motif that makes these plates particularly charming. This porcelain plate may be used for food and works well, for example, as a cake plate or for a smaller serving. It is also dishwasher-safe, so there is no reason to keep it only for decoration.

On the back are, among other things, "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan" and "Begrænsad Upplaga". The last text emphasizes that the release is intended as a limited edition. There are also two holes for hanging, so the plate can easily be used as wall decoration.

Older porcelain like this Seltmann Gotland plate has a special appeal because it can still be used and enjoyed in everyday life. It is a fine way to bring history, Swedish atmosphere, and good craftsmanship into a modern home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Seltmann Weiden
Brand: Chr. Seltmann
Series: Swedish Landscapes
Landscape: Gotland
Year: 1986
Material: Porcelain
Color: Blue and white
Use: May be used for food
Dishwasher-safe: Yes
Hanging: Two holes for hanging
Origin: Germany
Text on the back: "Seltmann Weiden", "Bavaria W. Germany", "Qualitats Porzellan", "Begrænsad Upplaga"
Production: Limited edition