https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/12628/fullFigure of a Saint, perhaps St. Anthony of Paduaca.1732-1733Meissen Porcelain ManufactoryJohann Gottlieb KirchnerOverall: 30 x 22.8 x 17.8 cm (11 13/16 x 9 x 7 in.)Hard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamelsPurchased with a gift from Helen Gardiner.Origin: Meissen, Dresden, GermanyG08.1.11The figure shows a kneeling Saint, with its torso twisted and head turned in adoration. One hand rests over the Saint’s heart, a gesture of devotion, the other is missing. The sculpture is undecorated apart from extremely restrained enamel decoration on the head in browns and iron red, and on the left foot in iron red.18th Century European PorcelainGerman PorcelainMeissen[]European CeramicsGerman Porcelain1836762955GermanAugustus II (1694-1733)Crossed swords in underglaze blue