German Red Apple Print Porcelain Soup from Colditz GDR

Porcelain tureen from east germany. Colditz porcelain tureen or casserole from the 1990s is a true gem hailing from the german democratic republic (gdr).  The elegant handles, expertly molded and designed for both aesthetics and ergonomic comfort, add a touch of sophistication to the pot's overall charm. The colditz insignia, a mark of authenticity, further enhances its collector's appeal, allowing you to own a piece of history that transcends mere functionality. The blue and black logo indicates that the atem was made in the 1990s. Here are some historical facts about the manufacturer: White colditz clay was used already prior to 1730 as one of boettger porcelain (meissen) ingredients. In 1804 colditz thomsberger & hermann established a ceramics factory. Mass producing porcelain started in this east germany city after 1948, when communist authorities decided to establish here a factory veb porzellanwerk colditz. In 1969 it was transformed into veb porzellancombinat colditz, which lasted until the fall of the wall. After german reunification, the company was privatized. Restructured firm employed only 300 people. Efforts to keep the company running lasted till 1998, when it went bankrupt. Measurements: Diameter 26cm/~10´´ Height 12cm/4.7´´.