A rare and ornate pendulum clock crafted by the renowned Meissen porcelain manufactory. Meissen’s mastery of mythological themes is evident in this beautifully designed piece, depicting five figures celebrating music, merriment and the harvest. The clock’s timepiece is composed of a fine porcelain face adorned with Roman numerals and skillfully worked pierced hands. Crafted in the elaborate Rococo style, the clock exudes a sense of luxury with its expressive rocaille flourishes, floral details and hand-painted gilt accents. Founded in the early 18th century, the Meissen factory was the first European ceramics manufacturer to produce "true" or hard-paste porcelain, and remained unrivaled in terms of innovation and beauty for decades. Though