Coffee Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1747)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Cajetan Purtscher
(German, 1740 - 1813)
CultureGerman
OriginMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Datec.1765
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamel, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0704.1): 2 1/2 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 7 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0704.2): 1 x 5 in. (2.5 x 12.7 cm)
MarkingsImpressed shield T
he saucer signed with initials IZ and CP
DescriptionNymphenburg cup and saucer painted in puce monochrome. The saucer with a seated oriental dignitary wearing a fantastic headdress and with an attendant with a pig tail standing to one side. The cup painted with a seated, bearded and pigtailed elderly Asian figure with an attendant standing behind him. They have a gilt border of pendant foliage and panels of trellis.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.704.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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