Pair of Recumbent Lions

1748-50; mounts c. 1770-90

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775) Mounts attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain (French, 1719-1791) Meissen, Germany; Paris, France

Meissen

Hard-paste porcelain with enamel decoration and gilt bronze