Pear Shaped Meissen Vase with Cover and Vines with Flowers and Fruits

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A beautiful early 19th century pear shaped Meissen covered vase with raised fruits, vines and flowers. The vase is finely hand painted with pink and white flowers. The rim and base of the vase are highlighted with 24-karat brushed gold and the pink and white flowers are further speckled with 24-karat gold. Running throughout the vase are gorgeous porcelain flowering vines with various fruits, including pomegranates, grapes, and pears which have been meticulously placed onto the porcelain. The bottom of the vase shows the signature under-glaze blue crossed swords mark. Incised numbers: 17. Germany, circa: 1800s.

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