Villeroy & Boch Samarkand Mandarin
Situated along the Silk Road that leads from China to Europe is Samarkand. The trading metropolis reached its height in the 14th century. Europeans were fascinated by this beautiful city with its spectacular architecture and its high art of handicrafts: precious, glossy silks with elegant patterns and geometric ornaments enriched European tradition with a new, exciting luxury. Taking its inspiration from Samarkand, and with an eye to its own established traditions at home, Villeroy & Boch has created a timeless and exquisite interpretation of elements of the folklore of the East with four patterns to enhance your Samarkand table setting.
The designs pick up on elements of Eastern architecture and interpret these elements so skillfully that the ornaments divulge their exotic character only at second glance. The fine colors and elegant combinations of color symbolize the preciousness and the luster of silk. Mandarin, along with Aquamarine, Cobalt Blue, and Rubin, symbolize the journey along the Silk Road, from China through India and Persia to Arabia: opulently ornamented with great love of detail, they present figures of a horse, elephant, lion and dromedary. Fine golden accents on all of the pieces add, unobtrusively yet expressly, to the high quality of the series. While not suitable for the microwave because of the gold accents, Samarkand Mandarin does go safely into the dishwasher.
Orignally produced from 2011 to 2013, Villeroy & Boch Samarkand Mandarin was reintroduced in 2015 with addition of new dinnerware and serving pieces to the collection, until the pattern was once again retired in 2021. If you need replacement or additional pieces for your Villeroy & Boch Samarkand Mandarin collection, monitor this page on a weekly basis for new listings.
Villeroy & Boch Samarkand Mandarin Pattern Family
10½-Inch Dinner Plate
8½-Inch Salad Plate
6¼-Inch Bread & Butter Plate
9½-Inch Rim Soup Bowl
11¾-Ounce Mug
16-Inch Oval Platter
9-Inch Round Vegetable Bowl
5-Inch Fruit Dish
4¾-Inch After Dinner Cup Saucer
3¼-Ounce After Dinner Cup
4-Inch Square Bowl
5½-Inch Square Bowl
9¾-Inch Rectangular Bowl
6½-Inch Ashtray
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Please Note: Not all Villeroy & Boch is safe for use in the microwave. Patterns with gold or platinum decorations should not be used in a microwave because microwaves can not pass through metal. If in doubt, use this simple test: Is this Utensil Safe for the Microwave?
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