Bowl with cover (part of a set) 1735 - 1755

This 18th-century porcelain bowl with cover, part of a set, is a stunning example of Meissen's mastery of blue and white porcelain. The Meissen Manufactory, established in 1710, was the first European factory to successfully produce hard-paste porcelain. The bowl is decorated with a delicate pattern of stylized floral motifs, painted in underglaze blue, a signature of the Meissen style. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic sophistication of German porcelain production during the Rococo period.