Meissen Group of the "Rape of Persephone" after the model by J. J. Kaendler, depicting Hades carrying the struggling and distraught Persephone on his shoulder, both figures lightly draped upon a parcel gilt rocaille base, the underside with with cobalt blue underglaze crossed sword marks, incised marks "1448", impressed marks "144" and iron red model number "41". 10" H x 6" W x 3.5" D.

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