Box with cover 1735 - 1745

This delicate porcelain box, crafted by the Meissen Manufactory between 1735 and 1745, showcases the artistry of German porcelain production during the Rococo period. The box, adorned with intricate floral patterns in a vibrant pink hue, features a sculpted female figure as its lid finial. This exquisite piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies the elegance and refinement of Meissen's renowned porcelain, a prized material for decorative and functional objects during the 18th century.