Villeroy & Boch Ltd Ed. Muttertagsplatte(Mother's Day Plate) "Liebe"(Love) 1979

Villeroy & Boch Ltd Ed. Muttertagsplatte(Mother's Day Plate) "Liebe"(Love) 1979 Limited Edition #03468 of 10,000 Metal triangular hangar *The certificate translation from German to English using Google Translation: "The allegorical depiction of the theme of love in the intimate bond between mother and child comes from the very well-known 19th century artist Otto Lingner. Villeroy and Boch perfectly implemented the theme in a Phanolith-Relief on this Mother's Day plate in 1979. Your copy bears the number: 03468 Signed by "Wendelin von Boch" *For those interested in history: Wikipedia states "Phanolith is a kind of porcelain that combines the characteristics and benefits of jasperware and pâte-sur-pâte. It was developed at Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach, Saarland, Germany, at the end of the nineteenth century.[1] As the creator of the Phanolith, the artist Jean-Baptiste Stahl headed the modeller section at Villeroy & Boch. The Phanolith gained first wide public attention at the World's Fair 1900 in Paris." Frame: painted in blue/silver (very slight imperfections/scratches in the paint) Background dark blue w/ white porcelain raised image/floral design similar to jasperware. The image & background are in excellent condition, as is the back of the frame (no signs of wear/cracks) Dimensions of Frame: 9.5"H x 7" W x 6/8" Depth Certificate is included (shows a little wear on top) (see translation above) A truly beautiful piece of art to display & enjoy! Selling due to down-sizing.