Saucer with flower sprays and floral scrolls c. 1790 - 1800

This saucer, decorated with flower sprays and floral scrolls, was crafted by Niderviller. The delicate blue flowers evoke a sense of fleeting beauty, a sentiment that resonates through time. Consider how floral motifs have echoed across centuries, from ancient Egyptian garlands symbolizing life and rebirth, to the Renaissance depictions of Venus surrounded by blossoms, embodying love and fertility. Even in the modern era, flowers continue to symbolize a spectrum of human emotions—joy, grief, longing. The circular arrangement here might remind us of the Ouroboros, the serpent eating its tail, signifying eternity and cyclical renewal. The flower is a primordial symbol—a powerful force engaging us on a subconscious level. It's a poignant reminder of nature's cycles and our own ephemeral existence, resonating with the collective memory of life's beauty and transience. These symbols are not static; they evolve, resurface, and take on new meanings, reflecting humanity’s ever-changing relationship with nature.