Allegory of Fire sculpture

F. E. Meyer, Meissen, Germany, 1752

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 17 cm

Markings: swords in blue

UMP 7457

Zeus holds lighting over his head; the eagle at his feet likewise holds bolts in its talons.  The figurine of Zeus representing Fire is part of the Allegory of the Four Elements series (Earth, Water, Air, Fire).