Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain Portrait Plate

This is a vintage fine porcelain cabinet plate or saucer manufactured by Mitterteich in Bavaria, Germany. The piece features a vibrant forest green glaze covering the rim and body, contrasting sharply with a white central reserve shaped like a heart. Within this heart-shaped vignette is a transfer-printed portrait of an 18th-century style noblewoman, likely inspired by Rococo portraiture, featuring a large powdered wig and period dress. The item is heavily decorated with gold gilt, including a scalloped or scrolled border pattern around the outer edge and a thin gold line outlining the central heart. Based on the provided context and visual style, this piece likely dates from the mid-20th century (circa 1930s-1950s) and reflects a 'Fragonard' influence commonly seen in German decorative porcelain from that era. The construction is delicate white porcelain with a smooth, glazed finish. Visually, the condition appears fair to good; there are noticeable surface abrasions, white scuff marks on the green field at the 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions, and some minor thinning of the gold gilt on the outer rim consistent with age and handling. The portrait remains relatively crisp, though some darkening is visible at the very top of the heart border where the glaze meets the white field. The back would typically bear the 'Mitterteich Bavaria' green or blue stamp with the numeric '39' mentioned by the user, indicating a specific mold or production series.