Meissen Handled Bowl Flower Painting underglaze blue centre mark mid 18th century, 1st choice, handwritten inscription on two old adhesive labels "Per. Kändler 1740-59" and "No. 1.", oval shape "Alt-Brandenstein" with basket, shell and rocaille relief on the outer wall, two raised and open-worked handles on the sides, both sides decorated with bouquets, flower branches and scattered flowers in fine polychrome overglaze painting and gold rim, good condition for its age with minor manufacturing flaws, l 35.5 cm.

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