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Pair of Coffee Cups and Saucers

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1735
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.680.1): 7.8 x 6.7 x 9.1 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 9/16 in.) Overall (G83.1.680.2): 1 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (3.1 x 13.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.680.3): 3 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (7.9 x 9.2 cm) Overall (G83.1.680.4): 1 1/16 x 5 3/8 in. (2.7 x 13.6 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Gilder's mark 6
DescriptionPair of octagonal Meissen purple ground coffee cups and saucers, with panels bordered with scroll work in gold and puce. The rims have an intricate gold design, and the handles are solidly gilded. One coffee cup has a moonlight river scene in the panel.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.680.1a-b-2a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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