Not on display

Bowl Stand

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Meissen porcelain bowl stand with a wavy rim, painted in the middle with a bird of brilliant plummage in a medallion surrounded by a border of scale pattern in blue camaieu, rococo scrolls and bouquets. Round the rim are animals and exotic birds in rococo scrolled panels alternating with perforated floral sprays.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Meissen porcelain bowl stand moulded, painted in colours, and gilt.
Physical description
Meissen porcelain bowl stand with a wavy rim, painted in the middle with a bird of brilliant plummage in a medallion surrounded by a border of scale pattern in blue camaieu, rococo scrolls and bouquets. Round the rim are animals and exotic birds in rococo scrolled panels alternating with perforated floral sprays.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 25.4cm (Note: Converted from register.)
Marks and inscriptions
Crossed swords in blue, and '22' incised.
Transliteration
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Collection
Accession number
1974A-1855

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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