A Meissen Porcelain Covered Bowl (Écuelle) and Associated Meissen Stand
First Half 18th Century
the bowl and cover decorated with cartouche harbor or merchant navy scenes in the manner of Herold, the stand decorated with a gilt lace border and three puce Chinoiserie scenes encircling a central 'Indianische Blumen' floral spray and additional 'Indianische Blumen' decoration to the underside; the bowl and stand bearing double crossed swords in underglaze blue over gilder's t.
Height of bowl 4 x width over handles 5 3/4 inches; diameter of stand 6 1/2 inches.

Overall good, stable condition. No chips or cracks noted. Examination under UV light suggests that the finial was previously broken off and reattached, or replaced entirely; there is significant fluorescence where the finial meets the cover. Some soiling / smudges to the surface, as well as old retailer's labels adhered to the undersides of the cover and the stand.
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