Swan Service Indian Flower Branch Creamer

This intricately crafted milk jug is part of the renowned Swan Service, one of the most magnificent tableware collections ever produced by the Meissen manufactory. A striking testament to the Baroque era, its completion took nearly five years. Hand-painted with Indian floral branches and scattered blossoms, it stands as a perfect example of traditional Meissen craftsmanship. Porcelain is not merely porcelain. This exquisite milk jug carries a sense of history and, being both hand-painted and handcrafted, is a sculptural work of art in its own right. As a piece of the iconic service, the jug is adorned with the emblematic pair of swans, a motif drawn by designer Johann Joachim Kaendler from drawings and copperplate engravings held in Dresden collections.