On the underside. Semi-spherical body with ear handle, arched lid with plastic flower knob. In cobalt blue background, reserved, gold-contoured oval reserves with ornaments on white ground, surrounded by foliage with stylized flowers and various ornament borders. Rich gold decoration, accentuated with raised, opaque, colored enamel smelt pearls, so-called jewel porcelain. Scepter and painter's mark. Height 4.5 cm. The technique of jewel painting, i.e. the relief-like application of translucent or opaque enamel pearls, conveys the impression of precious gemstones. See Samuel Wittwer, Keramos 221, 2013, fig. 96f., p. 86, catalog Bröhan Museum, Vol. I, No. 85 ff. A splendid lidded "Jeweled" cobalt-blue cup and saucer with gold and enamel decoration. Insignificantly rubbed. Sceptre and painter's mark. KPM Berlin. End of the 19th century.
