Large Meissen Porcelain Ornithological Bird Bowl / Dish c.1860

An attractive large 19th century Meissen porcelain ornithological themed circular dish with underglaze blue scrolling vine frieze running around the inside of the rim. The centre finely painted with a tree in a grassy landscape with three birds perched amongst the branches. Various bugs and butterflies are scattered about the outside of the main scene. Impressed numerals 2 and 12 to the base and crossed swords mark, c.1860.