Sugar bowl with cover 1730 - 1740

This sugar bowl and cover, crafted by the Meissen Manufactory in the early 18th century, is a fine example of European porcelain from the Rococo period. The piece is decorated with elaborate gold accents and a charming scene of figures and landscapes in pink and red, showcasing the distinctive style of Meissen's early work. The "Chinese" figures on the bowl are a testament to the fascination with Asian cultures prevalent in Europe at the time. Today, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering a glimpse into the refined taste of 18th-century European society.