By Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)
This intriguing Meissen porcelain double-cornucopia small floral vase is an example of a rare design from the German manufactory.
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The small floral porcelain vase by Meissen was manufactured in the early twentieth century. It is of a double cornucopia shape, with a pair of cornucopia horns joined in the middle.
Meticulously painted Rococo-style floral bursts adorn the front of each horn. A small, forward-facing cherub, decorated with foliage is positioned on each of the two horns, one of which is presented as tied to the body of the vase with branches. Small, stem-shaped set of four feet act as the support of the vase.
The famous blue crossed sword mark in underglaze features on the base of the vase.
Meissen is a world-famous porcelain manufactory, founded near Dresden, Germany in 1710. It was the first European porcelain manufactory, cementing its importance within the world of decorative arts for centuries to come. Meissen still exists today, continuing to produce porcelainwares of the highest quality.
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008909
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