Vase
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Date18th Century
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 36.2 x 17.5 x 20.1 cm (14 1/4 x 6 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Markings“AR” monogram for Augustus Rex in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen Augustus Rex powdered lilac-ground Chinoiserie baluster vase. It is reserved with two oblong octagonal panels of chinoiserie figures seated in gardens with exotic birds, flowering plants and slaying dragons by J.G. Herold and J.E. Stadler within gilt surrounds. The short tapering cylindrical neck painted with sprays of indianische Blumen, on Louis XV scrolling foliage ormolu base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.677
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1730
Object number: G83.1.588.1a-b-2a-b
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ca.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.586a-c
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ca.1745-1752
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Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1745-1755
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Artist / Maker: Jean-Baptiste Guillibaud Manufacture
ca. 1730
Object number: G12.14.17.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-1735; later Louis XVI mounts
Object number: G83.1.1036.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1732-1739
Object number: G83.1.637.1-2
Artist / Maker: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
1754
Object number: G15.8.6a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1710-1715; decoration possibly later
Object number: G83.1.574