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Cf. Dr. K. Bering, Meissen China an Illustrated History, fig. 181, p.77 for an illustration of this model
19TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, INCISED J13., IMPRESSED 141, C.G. JUECHTZER
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A MEISSEN FIGURE OF CUPID, 'THE BLISS OF SLEEP'
19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised j13., impressed 141, c.g. juechtzer
The winged god standing with legs crossed leaning on a column at his left, the column draped with a lion's pelt, a garland of roses extending from his left hand, an overturned flaming torch leaning against the column, a lizard crawling up its side
14½in. (36.8cm.) high
19th century, blue crossed swords mark, incised j13., impressed 141, c.g. juechtzer
The winged god standing with legs crossed leaning on a column at his left, the column draped with a lion's pelt, a garland of roses extending from his left hand, an overturned flaming torch leaning against the column, a lizard crawling up its side
14½in. (36.8cm.) high