Pair of deep platters with "Forest Birds" decoration Round base shape with recessed mirror and Old Brandenburg stone rim. Three birds sitting on branches or on the ground in the mirror; individual insects in polychrome painting on each of the four unrelieved rim segments. Gold rim. Gold and painting over; crossed swords mark. H. 6 cm D. 28,5 cm. A pair of deep porcelain plates with birds and insect decor. Gold and painting rubbed. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1760 - 1770.

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