Antique German Porcelain Jewelry Box with Girl and Mirror

Porcelain trinket box with a sculptural figure. This piece depicts a late Victorian domestic scene, showing a kneeling girl in front of a vanity mirror.

History: Produced in Germany, likely in the Thuringia region, in the late 19th century. These boxes were popular decorative items often referred to as 'fairings'. Mold number 3601/62 confirms its origin from a specialized export porcelain manufacture.

Features and Details:
- Period: 19th Century (circa 1880-1900).
- Technique / Style: Molded white porcelain, hand-painted with blue and red details and gold leaf accents.
- Size: Height 12 cm (4.72 inches); Weight: 265 g (0.58 lbs).
- Material: Hard-paste porcelain, mirror glass, gold leaf.
- Condition: Good general condition. Natural wear of the gold patina consistent with age. Original mirror shows slight foxing, which guarantees its authenticity.

Value: This object holds high value for collectors of German porcelain and Victorian miniatures. It is an ideal piece for classic interior decoration or for the study of 19th-century European decorative arts.