Large round charger with a wavy edge and molded in relief with in the center two swans with their heads together swimming amongst the rushes, which are filled with a heron, fish and shells, above them a second heron in flight; in the background is a radial sunburst that extends to the rim of the plate, which is decorated with a finely gilt spearhead border and scattered flower sprays in Kakiemon colors ("indianische Blumen"); at the top of the plate is the coat of arms of the Brühl and Kollowrat families.

Charger

Modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler, and Johann Friedrich Eberlein, Royal Porcelain Manufactory Meissen

1738-1741

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