Meissen “Indian Flower Red” Inkstand

A Meissen porcelain writing set,  comprising two inkwells, an ink blotter, and a tray.

Both the individual pieces and the stand itself decorated with the “Indian Flower” pattern in coral red, featuring a lotus motif. This pattern first appeared on Meissen porcelain around the 1730s, inspired by 18th-century Chinese and Indian porcelain, in which the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment. The crossed-swords mark on the tray dates from the early 20th century.