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A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Air

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A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of air. Blue crossed swords mark. The present ewer, representing water, is after the set modelled by Johann Joachim Ka¨ndler in 1741. Of flattened baluster form with flared spout and spreading foot, emblematic of Air from a set of the Elements. Air with a handle formed as a billowing drape, with two winged putti playing a bagpipe to the top terminal, the neck molded with bands of brightly colored leaves above a winged putto head above scattered insects, the lower part molded in relief with birds among clouds between figures of Juno with a peacock and a winged figure, the foot molded with feathers and applied with a putto holding a bird. Germany, Circa 1880. Blue crossed swords marks, incised numbers.
  • Creator:
    Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Certain areas have been professionally restored and are undetectable. This is very common for porcelain pieces. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919530347392

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