Антикварная ваза-статуэтка «Игра в кости»

This exquisite porcelain composition depicts a scene of dice playing between representatives of different social classes, typical of 17th-century Germany. Four characters are gathered around the table: a man in a ruff, probably a bourgeois; a maid in a cap; a gentleman in a hat, possibly a musketeer; and a soldier. The moment of tension in the game is depicted. The facial expressions, gestures and poses of each of the haracters clearly reflect their emotional state. The man in the hat sits in a demonstratively relaxed posture. His clothes are exquisite and stylish. The soldier leans over the table, his arms spread wide - his posture is full of determination. Focused, with furrowed brows and pursed lips, his face shows dissatisfaction with the course of the game. The matte surface emphasises the detail of the sculptural group and allows the skill of the execution to be properly appreciated.