Lot 32
  • 32

A Meissen slop bowl circa 1735

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, numeral 66. painted in gilding
  • 17.3cm., 6¾in.
painted on each side with figures in landscapes, within a gilt  scrollwork cartouche, the sides with branches of indianische Blumen, the interior with a similar cartouche depicting a Kauffahrtei scene of merchants moving their wares, with ships in the bay, gilt scrollwork border to the rim (some wear to gilding)

Condition

scattered wear to gilding overall
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