Teacup and saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1755-1765
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.634.1): 4 x 8.8 cm (1 9/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.634.2): 1 x 4 13/16 in. (2.5 x 12.2 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, painter's numeral "9." in puce enamel and impressed former's number "56" on cup and incised "53" on saucer
DescriptionMeissen teacup and saucer, the yellow-ground rims painted with brown diaperwork and edged in gilt scrolls issuing swags of purple, blue, iron-red and green flowers and leaves.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.634.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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