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Meissen, Affenkapelle mit zwölf Elementen Porcelain,...

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Meissen, Affenkapelle mit zwölf Elementen Porcelain, marked on the bottom with underglaze blue sword mark, model numbers "60002" to "60021", and decoration numbers. The monkey band, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, shows a whimsical orchestra: monkeys dressed as humans, through which Kaendler ironically but humorously holds up a mirror to courtly society. The 12-piece set includes the bandmaster with music stand, drummer, bass violinist, violinist, guitarist, singer, harpist, timpanist, timpanist, hurdy-gurdy player, and bagpiper. Good condition. Germany, 20th c. H ca. 9,1 - 18 cm