The fresh turquoise color highlights the modern, geometric character of the Royal Palace pattern and firmly anchors its historic counterpart in the present. Delicate red contours highlight each piece and allows them to appear even more radiant. Founded in 1710 by King Augustus the Strong, Meissen is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe and enjoys worldwide acclaim for its exceptional craftsmanship. Meissen and its crossed swords insignia are synonymous with the highest quality porcelain; every Meissen piece is entirely crafted in-house in the state of Saxony (Germany).