19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Lady Depicting the Sense of Smell
This is a Meissen figure of a lovely lady depicting the sense of smell
Meissen "Sense of Smell" figure, emblematic of the Five Senses, Depicts a woman in 18th-century attire seated beside a tea table, with fragrant items including a basket of flowers and a bottle of perfume
She has beautiful clothing, including a dress with lace
She is sitting on a stool at her table taking the time to smell the flowers
She has flowers on her lap, in a reticulated basket on her table, on her hat, and in her hand which she is smelling
There is intricate detail on this Meissen figurine
After the model by Johann Carl Sch?nheit
This is from the 1880s to the 1890s
Blue underglaze-painted crossed swords
Impressed numbers, and inscribed "E.'5." to the underside
Dimensions: 4 7/8" H x 4 1/4" W x 3 1/8"