Allegorical Figure of "Asia"

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen, Germany, founded 17101745–1750

"Asia" turbaned female figure, holding sceptre and censer, seated on camel facing left; in background, a palm tree.

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Title: Allegorical Figure of "Asia"
Creator: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen, Germany, founded 1710
Date Created: 1745–1750
Location Created: Germany
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold
Credit line: Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde

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