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Meissen Chinoiserie sweetmeat-stand

Meissen Porcelain Factory, Johann Joachim Kandler, 1735

Chinaman, holding two shells, sits in an arbour of brightly coloured flowers, many of which, together with the shells, are designed to hold nuts and sugary confections. Made in 2 parts, and the figure is detachable.

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Title of artwork, date

Meissen Chinoiserie sweetmeat-stand, 1735

Date supported

1977

Medium and material

Porcelain

Dimensions

45 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

12000

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