MEISSEN VASE WITH SNAKE HANDLES
Date19th Century
CountryGermany
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 38.7 x 17.1 cm (15 1/4 x 6 3/4")
Object number86109003A
DescriptionBlue, white and gold porcelain vase, 2 handles of 4 coiled snakes. On face: hand painted scene of young couple in love dressed in shepherd/peasant style cloting. Girl holds blue ribbon that is tied to neck of a sheep, another sheep is seen in the background. Overturned basket of roses at girl's feet. Entire scene is set in pastoral setting with white background bordered by gold flourishes.
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