Likely Hanau, circa 1900, with pseudo hallmarks, hexagonal form, the well features a young woman in classical dress holding a palette and painting a portrait on an easel, remnants of gold wash to surface, a small ring is affixed to the verso for display.

13 x 11 1/2 in.

14.355 troy oz.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

A series of similar plates, depicting biblical scenes and allegorical figures of the arts and sciences, is in the collection of the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest, Hungary.

Several small holes from polishing; wear to gilding.