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A rare, figural painted bisque humidor or dresser jar depicting the Prussian King - Frederick the Great (or Friedrich der …
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A rare, figural painted bisque humidor or dresser jar depicting the Prussian King - Frederick the Great (or Friedrich der Grosse).
A full bust with shoulders comprises the base of the jar. A tricorn hat forms the lid.
The base has impressed marks.
Ruling from throughout the middle part of the 18th century, Frederick was the last King of Prussia and the longest reigning king from the line of Hohenzollern kings. He was by all accounts an enlightened Monarch, thought to have been homosexual, and eventually succeeded by his nephew, Frederick William II.
Length: ca. 12 in.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 7.75ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good With some firing flaw to the body, some light edge wear, some light scratches and losses to the painted … moreGood With some firing flaw to the body, some light edge wear, some light scratches and losses to the painted decoration, some very fine and light glaze scratches here and there, and other signs of light wear consistent with age Wear consistent with age and use. less
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