“Munich Child”

Catalog No. 323

Pottery, figural, 0.5L.
Produced with either painted face (right) or plain face (below left).

Text:
“Gruß aus München”
(Greetings from Munich)

Created as the coat-of-arms or archival seal of Munich in 1239, the centrally depicted Münchner Kindl (Munich Child) has evolved from a hooded monk standing in front of Munich’s gate to a charming child and symbol of the city.

See also Nos. 554 and 564.

Price Ranges
Painted face: $125-$175
Plain face: $100-$150

 
     
RM 323
RM 323

 
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