690 - ALLEGORY OF AFRICA AND ASIA

ALLEGORY OF AFRICA AND ASIA Meissen, 2nd half 19th century H. 22 cm Model by F.E. Meyer. Painted in color and gilded. A Moor wearing an elephant-head cap sits on a lion, embracing a boy adorned with Oriental jewelry who sits on a rocaille base. A turban lies next to him. Blue sword mark, 1st choice, model no. 1250. The Moor’s trunk and arm have been restored; minor chips. Private Collection Northrhine-Westphalia