Maria Sibylla Merian's widely known 1685 volume of botanical illustrations inspired the center motif on an original (circa 1725) Chinese export plate in Mildred Mottahedeh's personal collection. Merian Service is based on these floral motifs. Raised enamels in 23 rich colors, accented in gold filigree, make this a timeless classic. Mottahedeh Merian Dinner Pl. Reg. Border (10.25" dia.) $120.00 Mottahedeh Merian Dessert Plate S/4 (8.75" dia.) $475.00 Mottahedeh Merian Bread And Butter Plate (7.75" dia.) $75.00 Mottahedeh Merian Tea Cup/Saucer S/4 $350.00 Mottahedeh Merian Mist Dinner Plate $75.00 Merian Mist Service Plate $135.00 Mottahedeh Merian Chinese Bowl (9" dia.) $235.00 Mottahedeh Merian Large Platter with Flower Centerr (13.5" h.) $200.00 Mottahedeh Merian Small Platter with Flower Center (11.5" h.) $150.00 Mottahedeh Merian Rim Soup (9.75" dia.) $120.00 Mottahedeh Merian Low Square Bowl $325.00 Mottahedeh Merian Thistle Shell Dish (8" x 8") $175.00 Mottahedeh Merian Tiger Lily Shell Dish (8" x 8") $175.00 Mottahedeh Merian Iris Trumpet Vase (11.25" h.) $190.00 Mottahedeh, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Tel. 800-242-3050, Open M-F 9am-5pm EST, info@mottahedeh.com