Limoges ADORATION of KINGS, D\'Arceau-Limoges 1st Edition Collectible Plate, 1979
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Limoges ADORATION of KINGS, D\'Arceau-Limoges 1st Edition Collectible Plate, 1979:
$24.00
ADORATION of KINGS, aD\'Arceau-Limoges Collectible Plate
This beautiful fine porcelain collectible Frenchplate captures the beauty of stained glass cathedral windows that for centurieshave depicted religious scenes from the life of Christ. This particularChristmas plate depicts the Nativity scene with the 3 Kings or 3 Magi (alsoknown as the 3 Wise Men) bearing gifts and marveling at the birth of JesusChrist. The artwork is very detailed and the colors are vibrant. Surroundingthe middle medallion on the plate are the following words with an Englishtranslation from the French:
\"Au terme d’unlongpériple,les trois rois mages sont en adoration devant l’enfantJesus\".
(\"At the End of a long journey, the 3Kings Magi worship the Infant Jesus\".)
SIZE:8 3/8\" Diameter (measuring across)MARKINGS on BACK: Thelogo \"Henri D\'Arceau Limoges & Fils\" plus some of the informationalready mentioned above. In addition, there is a description of the subject ofthe plate (See original French followed by Englishtranslation):
\"Je voulais capturer la joieet l’émerveillement des trois Rois Mages devant Marie et son Fils. Le RoiMelchior offre un coffret en or, symbole de la royautéde l’Enfant,contenant de l’encens qui symbolise sa divinité. Le Roi Gaspard tient une fiolede myrrhe, symbole de la mort et presage de la Passion.\"---AR
\"THE ADORATION OF KINGS\"
\"I wanted to capture the joy and amazementof the three Kings Magi before Mary and her Son.King Melchior offers abox of gold, symbol of royalty of the Infant. (King Balthazar\'s)giftcontains incense that symbolizes His (the Infant\'s) divinity. KingGaspard holds a flask of myrrh, symbol of death and presage/foretelling of thePassion.\"---AR
NOTE:
All 3 Kings brought valued and practical gifts.
- King Melchior, the King of Persia (currentlyIran) brought abox of gold.
- King Balthazar (notmentioned by name), referred to as either the King of Babylonia (incurrent Iraq) or as the King of Arabia, brought incense (or\"frankincense\"(not mentioned by name).Frankincense was customarilyburned over hot coal during religiousmeditation, and the smoke it produced symbolized prayer rising to the heavens.
- King Gaspard, King of India, brought \"myrrh\", a sweet smelling bitter gumresin valued for its medicinal and antisepticproperties and for anointingduring burials. \"Myrrh\", which was traditionally mixedwith wine and used foreasing pain, was later offered to Jesus during hiscrucifixion.
CONDITION:MINT. Original box not included.
Total Shipping is $11.95. Paypal only. Pleaseprovide us with your full Name and address within 3 days of sale ending. Allsales are final. Thank you for your business!
Limoges ADORATION of KINGS, D\'Arceau-Limoges 1st Edition Collectible Plate, 1979:
$24.00