March 16, 2018
-
Herend Exhibition at Shiodome Panasonic Building
"Founded in 1826 in the small town of Herend, about 110 kilometers southwest of Budapest, the Herend factory flourished under the official patronage of the Habsburg Dynasty, who ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire. By vigorously promoting their wares at the many world fairs held in the late 19th century, Herend began receiving orders from royalty. With custom from Queen Victoria and Empress Eugenie, wife to Emperor Napoleon III, the factory's reputation soared.
The 230 displayed items span Herend's history, from rare early treasures to baroque and rococo masterpieces, works inspired by Chinese and Japanese designs, and more contemporary pieces. The exhibition offers a great opportunity for visitors to sample the timeless grandeur of Herend, a name that still stands for the highest quality."
I was rather surprised at the number of items on display that were imitations of Japanese Imari ware and Chinese porcelain. The Herend items must have filled a demand for those who did not want to or could not pay for the items imported from the Far East. The following table settings were all right to photograph.
