Pair of potpourri vases with covers 1767 - 1779

This pair of potpourri vases with covers, created by Abraham Leihamer between 1767-1779, are a stunning example of Rococo style ceramics. The vases feature a delicate, blue-and-white glaze, with detailed painted scenes of couples enjoying the outdoors, as well as a charmingly whimsical detail of blackamoors atop each lid. Leihamer was known for his intricate work on porcelain, and these vases showcase his mastery of the medium. These vases, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of 18th-century European ceramics.