America, c. 1745, Johann Joachim Kändler; Manufacturer: Meissen Porcelain Factory, German, 1706–1775, 10 3/4 x 12 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. ( x x cm), Hard-paste porcelain, Germany, 18th century, This allegorical figure of America from a set of continents is attributed to one of Meissen's most important sculptors, Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775), whose principal contribution lay in the area of porcelain figurines. Here, 'America' is portrayed as a idealized semi-nude Native American woman, who is depicted in regal garb among some of her attributes

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