Pair of orange stands (part of a service) 1733 - 1746

This pair of stands, made at the Meissen Manufactory in Germany between 1733 and 1746, are a beautiful example of European porcelain. They are part of a larger service and feature a unique design with a scalloped, shell-like bowl resting on a stem with three fish figures at the base. The porcelain stands, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, demonstrate the exquisite craftsmanship of the Meissen factory during the Rococo period. The delicate details and naturalistic depiction of the fish showcase the technical mastery of the artisans at the time.