Berlin Cityscape
Maker: Winterling Porcelain
Date Made: 1980s
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: porcelain
Measurements: 3 cm x 27 cm dia.; 1 3/16 in x 10 5/8 in dia.
This is a large plate with a red and gold design of the Berlin cityscape. Buildings identifiable within the design include: Palace of the Republic, Berlin Cathedral, Hotel Berlin, Red Town Hall, New Guard, TV Tower, Elsen Bridge, Trade Center in Frederick Street, People's Stage, the house of the teacher, the German State Opera and the Brandenburg Gate (Palast der Republik, Berliner Dom, Hotel Stadt Berlin, Rotes Rathaus, Neue Wache, Fernsehturm, Elsen-Brücke, Handelszentrum in der Friedrichstraße, Volksbühne, Haus des Lehrers, Deutsche Staatsoper, and Brandenburger Tor).
Accession Number: 2010.578.001
Collection/Series: Commemorative Plates