A Meissen 'Cris de St. Petersburg' figure of a Russian peasant, circa 1750

The bearded figure holding a jug and a staff, wearing a yellow hat, green jacket with iron-red sash, puce breeches and white stockings, a satchel over his shoulder, the base applied with leaves and flowers. Crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue to rear edge of base. Height 13.5 cm.

Slight repairs.