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Meissen, Cavalier Figurine Designed for Salt and Pepper
Elongated Meissen porcelain court figurine, designed for salt and pepper. Model Cavalier sur bol (Kavalier an Schale) created by Johann Joachim Kaendler circa 1762, decorated with blue onions. Marked with blue crossed swords and numbered 2872. Associated with the Lady with Bowl figurine numbered 2875. Listed in the Meissen - Bergman catalog.
The onion motif was invented in Meissen, and was so successful that it was adopted by many manufacturers in Europe.
Artist: Johann Joachim Kaendler
Period: 19th century
Style: Other style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Porcelain
Height: 13 cm
Ref: NDKMYKFF7C