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Cf. Bow Porcelain by Anton Gabszewicz no. 245 for the series
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A Bow figure emblematic of Fire
from a series of the Elements, modelled as a standing female, wearing loose Classical drapes, embracing a burning brazier on a rocky mound, at her feet a phoenix emerging from flames, on a pierced scrolling footed base, painted in colours and gilt -- 10½in. (26.7cm.) high, circa 1770
from a series of the Elements, modelled as a standing female, wearing loose Classical drapes, embracing a burning brazier on a rocky mound, at her feet a phoenix emerging from flames, on a pierced scrolling footed base, painted in colours and gilt -- 10½in. (26.7cm.) high, circa 1770