Box by Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur GmbH
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ceramic, porcelain

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aged paper

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toned paper

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ceramic

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porcelain

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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pen and pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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decorative-art

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This small, rectangular porcelain box, decorated with a delicate painted scene of an idyllic garden with figures and architectural ruins, is a fine example of Höchster Porzellanmanufaktur GmbH's artistry in the 18th century. The use of a delicate palette and fine brushstrokes creates a charming, almost whimsical scene, which was likely intended to be a decorative object for a private collection. The box, with its elegant design and fine craftsmanship, would have been a treasured item during the Rococo era.

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