Teacup and saucer painted with cameos and flowers
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740; decoration c.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.833.1): 4.4 x 9.7 cm (1 3/4 x 3 13/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.833.2): 1 x 5 3/16 in. (2.6 x 13.2 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen teacup and saucer painted with portraits and flowers amid rococo cartouches picked out in gilt. Applied leaves on exterior of both cup and saucer are also gilded. Possibly by a Dresden Hausmaler.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.833.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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