● Production Year: 1765-70 ● Grade: 1st ● Size: W: 24cm H: 2.8cm Reference Price: ¥274,000 This piece is from the Academic period (the so-called "dot period") when Dietrich was at Meissen. After the end of the Seven Years' War, styles from France flowed in, and with the invitation of Acier, Meissen began to lean towards the Rococo style. Rococo, which began to flourish mainly in Sèvres, became a trendsetter and caused a sensation in Europe. Until then, Meissen, as the first porcelain kiln in Europe, had been in a dominant position, but gradually Chinoiserie became less popular, and the German floral style was also unclear. The Seven Years' War and financial difficulties added to the situation, making management very difficult. Around this time, in order to catch up with Sèvres, which had begun to make a full-fledged appearance in Europe, Meissen began to copy the styles of other kilns without regard for appearances. In 1772, the Stadttaler Service, presented to William V through the East India Company, was produced at Meissen, and the same pattern of blue Rococo borders and Rocaille gold-painted window patterns as the exhibited work was used for the landscape edging. Considering the circumstances of the orders before and after, this was the pattern used around the time this service was produced. The painting is a unique depiction of flower paintings, approaching the style of Marcolini. This is a series produced only during this short period, and it is a valuable work for understanding Meissen in the mid-18th century. For the purpose of hiding mistakes caused by black spots from firing and unevenness of the glaze, small leaves and flowers are drawn to conceal them, which is a characteristic of this era and an interesting point. As a bonus, it's quite fun to look for them. There is some rubbing on a part of the gold paint on the edge, and some rubbing on a part of the Rocaille panel, so please check the photos. The price has been slightly reduced. In addition, there are black spots and brown spots due to the undeveloped white porcelain manufacturing method at the time, but it is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips. It is a flower painting of the Academic period that shows various aspects... it's fun to collect various pieces.