Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 1922 Star over Bethlehem

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1922 with the motif Star over Bethlehem unites the classic blue Christmas plate with the story that stands at the very center of Christmas imagery. Achton Friis has created an edition where the bright star shines over the landscape and immediately draws the eye in a calm, almost solemn night scene. The old city in the background and the dark shapes in the foreground give the scene depth and emphasize the feeling of silence, expectation, and guidance toward something significant.

It is precisely Star over Bethlehem that makes this plate particularly atmospheric. The motif revolves around the strong symbolism of Christmas, where the star shows the way and is associated with the story of Jesus' birth. On the plate, the star stands shining above the city, while the palm trees and the simple landscape features create an oriental setting around the story. This gives the 1922 edition a more biblical and narrative expression than many other Christmas plates, which often depict Nordic winter motifs.

At the bottom of the front, the embossed text Julen 1922 can be seen, which clearly places the plate in the series of Bing & Grøndahl's sought-after annual releases. The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, which has made Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates an important part of Danish porcelain history and a classic among collectors.

Each edition was produced in a limited number, and after the year's final firing, the mold was destroyed. Therefore, the 1922 edition constitutes a completed production that could not later be resumed. This helps make the older Christmas plates interesting for both collectors and for you who wish to decorate with porcelain that has history, quality, and soul.

As this edition is from 1905 and onward, it can also be used as a smaller plate all year round. In December, it is ideal for cake or a small dessert, but it also works just as well as wall decoration the rest of the year. An older Christmas plate like this brings tradition, sustainability, and storytelling into the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Achton Friis
Series: Christmas plates
Edition: 1922
Motif/title: Star over Bethlehem
Visible text on the front: Julen 1922
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging