{"product_id":"east-german-porcelain-bowl-streublumen-scattered-flowers-pre-1990-gdr","title":"East German Porcelain Bowl — Streublumen Scattered Flowers, Pre-1990 GDR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of Vanished History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis elegant porcelain bowl carries a story beyond its beauty — marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"Made in German Democratic Republic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base, it was produced in East Germany before reunification in 1990. That mark alone makes it a genuine historical artifact, as the GDR ceased to exist over three decades ago. Pieces bearing this mark are increasingly collectible as tangible remnants of a country that no longer exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decoration follows the beloved \u003cem\u003eStreublumen\u003c\/em\u003e tradition — meaning \"scattered flowers\" in German — a style rooted in 18th-century Meissen porcelain artistry. Individual blooms are delicately painted across the exterior: a pink rose, an orange tulip, a sprig of blue bellflowers, dark berries, and a pink rosebud, each floating freely on the luminous white ground. The interior rim echoes the motif with its own scattering of small floral sprigs. The rim is finished with a fine gold band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Democratic Republic (East Germany)\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown and shield maker's mark on base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: \u003cem\u003eStreublumen\u003c\/em\u003e (scattered flowers) — Meissen-inspired tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, wide bowl form — ideal as a trinket dish, sugar bowl, or decorative display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition — no chips, cracks, or crazing. Gold rim is bright and intact. Decoration is vivid and crisp. A wonderful piece for collectors of European porcelain, GDR memorabilia, or Meissen-style tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Family Attic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47207760298153,"sku":"DSH-26-015","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4263\/8505\/files\/IMG_20260618_115215522_AE.jpg?v=1781798118","url":"https:\/\/familyattic.myshopify.com\/products\/east-german-porcelain-bowl-streublumen-scattered-flowers-pre-1990-gdr","provider":"The Family Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}