A Meissen (outside decorated) sweetmeat group modelled as the Judgement of Paris

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A Meissen (outside decorated) sweetmeat group modelled as the Judgement of Paris
modelled as Paris, recumbent on a tree stump, offering the apple to Aphrodite, she is holding the hand of Mercury above clouds, at their feet stands Cupid and three recumbent sheep, surmounted by a cup-shaped bowl moulded with shells and foliage, on a grassy oval mound base, painted in colours and gilt, blue crossed swords mark, incised numerals, Pressnummer -- 9¾in. (24.7cm.) high, late 19th century

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