MEISSEN, 19th century Porcelain lidded jar, richly decorated with polychrome enamels and gilding, featuring a design of multilobed medallions containing romantic scenes on a midnight blue background. Frétel in bloom. Blue mark depicting crossed swords (crossed out). Converted into a potpourri jar with an openwork frame of chiseled and gilded bronze, featuring two side handles shaped like leafy branches and a circular, four-legged rocaille base. Total height: 18.5 cm. Signs of wear; chips on the frétel; the lid’s rebate has been ground down.