Bing & Grøndahl Christmas Plate 2001 Play in the Snow

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 2001 with the motif Play in the Snow captures the quiet and warm Christmas joy that arises when a child disappears completely into his own world. Jørgen Nielsen has created an atmospheric Christmas plate, where the winter landscape not only forms the background, but becomes part of the story of Christmas Eve, imagination and play. At the bottom of the front, the visible text Jule-Aften 2001 can be seen, which anchors the motif in the holiday season of the year and makes this edition easy to recognize.

On the plate, a boy sits in the snow under a heavy, snow-covered fir tree, absorbed in his toys. In front of him stands a small train with a carriage, and beside it a teddy bear can be seen, while a squirrel has come very close to the scene. In the background there is a house with light in the window and a decorated Christmas tree, and above the landscape a single star shines. It is precisely the interplay between the child's concentration, the calm of nature and the small signs of Christmas in the background that gives Play in the Snow its special charm.

The motif tells of the part of Christmas that many remember best: the quiet moments after the peak of anticipation, when new gifts are put to use, and time almost stands still. The classic blue-white porcelain decoration highlights both the softness of the snow and the fairy-tale winter atmosphere for which Bing & Grøndahl's Christmas plates are loved.

The series began in 1895 and was thus the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been issued every year, and each edition was produced in a limited quantity. After the year's last firing, the mold was destroyed, so that the completed edition could not later be put back into production. This helps make each individual Christmas plate a completed piece of Danish porcelain history.

As this edition is from 2001, it can also be used as a smaller plate all year round. It is ideal for the Christmas table, where the blue motif creates extra atmosphere, but it can just as easily be brought out for cake or dessert for the rest of the year. At the same time, it is a beautiful choice for those who are fond of older quality design and the joy of letting fine craftsmanship live on in the home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Jørgen Nielsen
Series: Christmas plates
Edition: 2001
Motif/title: Play in the Snow
Visible text on the front: Jule-Aften 2001
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging