Fine Meissen Snuff Box
Oval shape with arched cover. Very fine gold mounted with a floral relief.
The front and reserve, the bottom the cover and inside the cover very fine and rich so called “Watteau” scenes with love couples in park landscapes. The decoration framed by flower garlands. To each side scattered flower.
The decoration executed in polychrome colors.
Meissen abt. 1750
Height: 4 cm, Width: 9,3 cm, Depth: 4,8 cm
A similar piece is in the collection of the “Porcelain Collection” in the Zwinger, Dresden.
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