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Two Meissen groups: Turks riding an elephant & a rhinoceros,…
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Melbourne
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16-Jun-2019
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Two Meissen groups: Turks riding an elephant & a rhinoceros, late 19th century, after the 1750s models by J.J. Kandler and P.J. Reineke Turbaned figures in splendid jewelled jackets, floral coats and pantaloons seated upon tasselled cushions and bolsters leisurely riding their naturalistic beasts, the elephant rider accompanied by a blackamoor, crossed sword marks to foot of elephant and belly of rhinoceros, height 27 cm, length 26 cm
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Ceramics: Meissen