Vase 1725 - 1740

This porcelain vase was made by the Meissen Manufactory. Observe the painted scene: birds in flight, figures with parasols, and blossoming flora. These motifs, reminiscent of Chinoiserie, were fashionable in Europe, reflecting a fascination with the exotic East. The birds, symbols of freedom and good omen, echo across cultures. We see them soaring in ancient Egyptian art, representing the soul’s journey, and in Renaissance paintings, as messengers of divine love. The parasol, originating in ancient civilizations as a symbol of status, evolved from protecting nobility from the sun to becoming an object of beauty. The repetition of these images in different contexts reveals a collective memory, a subconscious connection between cultures. We are drawn to the symbolism of this vase on an emotional level; a yearning for an idealized world of beauty and freedom. This vase is not just an object but a vessel that encapsulates cultural dreams, a symbol that continues to flutter through history, reinventing itself in each era.