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Tea caddy with Landscapes

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1735
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.678a-b): 11.5 x 8.4 x 5.3 cm (4 1/2 x 3 5/16 in., 5.3 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen purple ground tea caddy and cover of rectangular shape decorated on each side with quatrefoil reserves of country scenes. These include a village with a stream running through the middle, another with a water mill and the two narrow sides with quayside scenes. These are within gilt lacework borders on a powdered purple ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.678a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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