Large 19th C German Porcelain Centerpiece, the pierce work basket enhanced with porcelain flowers, the stem with a shepherd and shepherdess surrounded with flowers; mark to base. Chips to some applied flowers, the top of the stem with over-painting, the bowl with a crack at the attachment to the stem and 4 discolored restorations to edge of bowl. Height 18 inches (46 cm.) X diameter of bowl 12 1/4 inches (31.5 cm.).