Sweetmeat dish 1725 - 1735

This porcelain sweetmeat dish, crafted in Vienna between 1725 and 1735, is a whimsical example of Rococo-era design. It features a fantastical creature, likely a dog, with a long, slender body and a shell-like back. The dish is adorned with intricate floral motifs, geometric patterns, and delicate gilding, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Viennese porcelain industry during this period. Its playful form and decorative embellishments would have been highly prized in elite circles, reflecting the Rococo taste for the light and ornamental. The piece is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offering a glimpse into the decorative arts of 18th-century Europe.