Two-handled tray

Oval shape with a curving wavy edge. Side handles adorned with gold, oppositely placed volute handles. Relief decoration "Altzier". In the recessed mirror, a large so-called appliqué flower, surrounded by shaded insects and scattered flowers. Corresponding decoration of flowers and insects on the rim and outer wall. Polychrome painting, most likely by Johann Gottfried Klinger (active 1726-1746). Gold border. Sword mark. Height 8 cm. 40 cm x 29 cm. Cf. Jedding, p. 143; Pauszarek, Meissen Painting, fig. 10f; Pietsch, Wark Collection, no. 502ff. Two-handled tray, painted with "appliqué flowers" and shaded insects, probably by J. G. Klinger. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1740-1745.