The Genie of the Lamp builds a Palace for Aladin is number 10 in a series of 12 Aladin plates produced by Rosenthal, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad. In his 12 Aladin plates, Bjorn Wiinblad virtuously depicts the tale of Aladin from the well known fairy tale The Thousand and One Nights. In this fairy tale Aladin achieves the greatest treasures and overcomes the gravest dangers, and Bjorn Wiinblad has, in his usual optimistic style, chosen the most important scenes from Aladin's life. The brilliant and intense colours with gold ornamentations stresses the splendor of this oriental fairy tale. This is the tenth of the twelve Aladin plates, titled The Genie of the Lamp builds a palace for Aladin. The technique used for the plates is overglazed. Aladin from The Thousand and One Nights So that he can offer his bride a fitting home, Aladin bids the Genie of the Lamp to build him a beautiful palace. The Genie grants him his wish, and builds a palace full of riches and splendour.