This commemorative plate was issued in 1988 by Bing & Grondahl, the renowned Danish porcelain manufacturer founded in 1853. The plate depicts the beloved Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in Copenhagen's Kongens Have (King's Garden), rendered in the company's signature cobalt blue underglaze technique. Bing & Grondahl's Christmas and commemorative plates became highly collectible throughout the 20th century, with each year featuring a unique Danish scene or cultural subject.