A rounded, bulging body with a convex drawn-in neck and a slightly swinging rim. Ascending, flat vaulted lid with ornamented medallion. Within it, a depiction of a floating cupid scattering flowers, painted in extremely delicate, white, raised Pâte-sur-Pâte technique. Surrounding it is a rich, partially reliefed, reserve-framed gold and platinum decoration of stylized vine and floral ornamentation, as well as egg-and-dart and anthemion borders on a blue, turquoise, and celadon-colored background. Model number G 127. Sword mark. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 9.5 cm. The Pâte-sur-Pâte painting is a technique where an elevated, cameo-like relief is created through the layered application of liquid, partially translucent slip. See Krockenberger, Museum Collection Haus der Kunst, page 22. A splendid lidded box with a cameo-like depiction of a cupid painted in Pâte-sur-Pâte. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Late 19th century.
