Scent bottle in the form of a huntress 1735 - 1745

This scent bottle, crafted by the Meissen Manufactory, embodies a fascinating figure: a huntress. Clad in attire that suggests both elegance and purpose, she holds a fallen bird, a symbol of her skill. The figure of the huntress harkens back to the Roman goddess Diana, a symbol of independence and the wild. This motif transcends time and resurfaces throughout art history, often linked to feminine strength. Think of Artemis, or even medieval tapestries depicting women engaged in the hunt. What is most interesting is how the idea of the huntress carries its implications of power, freedom, and the untamed. In the collective psyche, the huntress becomes a powerful force, engaging with viewers on a subconscious level, evoking a sense of autonomy and connection to primordial instincts. The re-emergence of the huntress figure is a testament to the cyclical nature of symbols, forever shifting, adapting, and echoing through the corridors of time.