Rörstrand Ostindia Swedish Porcelain Saucer, 6 Inch

A six-inch circle holds the delicacy of Ostindia Swedish porcelain. Rörstrand was founded in 1726, and the Ostindia pattern entered production in 1932, bringing centuries of ceramic knowledge into one of Scandinavia's enduring domestic designs. Five saucers remain. Four present beautifully; one shows slight crazing and belongs naturally in a setting where an honest trace of age feels at home. The exact maker and pattern matter, but so does the life beyond formal tea: the little dish can hold a candle, a few almonds, or the ring set aside at the end of the day.