Pair of finger bowls and saucers
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.631.1 & G83.1.631.3): 7.3 x 9.8 cm (2 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.631.2 & G83.1.631.4): 1 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. (4.1 x 14.9 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, one saucer impressed "6"
DescriptionA pair of Meissen yellow-ground finger bowls and stands, and painted with sprays of brambles, butterflies, caterpillars and fruit. They have gilt rims.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.631.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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