MIESNIA, KÖNIGLICHE PORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR, Cupid feeding the pigeons

porcelain, enamel paints, gilding; height 18 cm, base diameter 7.3 cm;
signed in cob. under-glaze with crossed swords, engraved: R 122 (model number), 2-digit impression, engraved brick 40 (?)
Meissen, model R 122 circa 1898: Paul Helmig (1859-1939); early 20th century.
On circular base with gilded rocaillas, winged half-naked Cupid in ribbon-tied pink drapery; standing by trunk with short-trimmed boughs, with suspended quiver (no arrows); feeding pigeons, pecking from bowl resting on thigh of raised left leg; pigeon perched on shoulder, with beak at putto's mouth.