A classification of elaborate porcelain characterized by intricate floral motifs, heavy gilding, and applied sculptural elements like lace or figures. It is traditionally fired at high temperatures to achieve a bright white body and translucent finish. Collectors and dealers use the term to distinguish this ornate decorative style from simpler utilitarian wares.
Heard on the job
Check the maker mark on the base of that Dresdenware to see if it came from the Meissen factory.