Lot 138 | Meissen | PORCELAIN TEA CADDY WITH CHILDREN IN COSTUMES

PORCELAIN TEA CADDY WITH CHILDREN IN COSTUMES.

Meissen.
Date: Ca. 1750/60.
Technique: Porcelain, enriched in colours.
Description: The shape is rectangular with a rounded shoulder. The walls are surrounded by an expansive
garden landscape with six children. These are dressed in various costumes representing the
social classes of the 18th century: On the narrow side, a girl dressed as a woman of the
lower classes. On one broadside, three boys dressed as a gallant gentleman, a soldier with
a sword and a harlequin. On the opposite broadside are two boys dressed as a king with an
stoat cape and a craftsman with a spinning wheel.
Measurement: Height 12,9cm.
Mark: No discernible mark.

Provenance:
Saxon private collection.