Limited Masterworks Lidded Vase Snowball Blossoms

The enchanting Snowball Blossoms adorning vases, serving pieces and boxes rank among the most celebrated creations of the Meissen modeller Johann Joachim Kaendler. Introduced at the Meissen porcelain manufactory in 1739, this extraordinary decoration became a milestone in European porcelain art and remains an enduring symbol of Baroque splendour and masterful craftsmanship.

The Snowball Blossom Vase presented here is an exclusive reinterpretation by MEISSEN^®, inspired by an elegant eighteenth-century perfume bottle form. Its silhouette combines historic influences with timeless beauty, lending fresh expression to this renowned decorative motif.

Particularly striking is the lavish covering of approximately 2,500 individually modelled and hand-painted snowball blossoms that envelop almost the entire vessel. Each blossom is carefully shaped, applied by hand and enhanced with delicate painted details. Between the dense clusters of flowers, finely sculpted branches and leaves unfold across the surface. These elements are meticulously gilded and engraved by hand. The delicate engraving adds depth and vitality to the gold decoration, further enhancing the remarkable sculptural quality of the design.

The creation of such a work of art demands the highest level of precision, years of experience and a profound understanding of traditional Meissen craftsmanship. The combination of masterful modelling, elaborate hand painting and refined gilding makes every vase a unique creation.

This masterpiece exemplifies the artistic innovation and exceptional craftsmanship of the Meissen porcelain manufactory, embodying more than 300 years of living manufactory tradition at its highest level.