Coffee cup and saucer with flora
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and press moulded.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0621.1): 7.5 x 9.1 x 7.1 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.0621.2): 1 x 5 in. (2.5 x 12.7 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; cup with "M" in puce enamel and impressed "6"; saucer "A" in puce enamel and impressed "2"
DescriptionMeissen yellow ground cup and saucer, painted by the "Shadow Painter", Johann Gottfried Klinger. The cup has scrolled and curved handles in white heightened with gilding. Decorated with barbed and lobed reserves on either side, with painted floral spray. The saucer has a yellow ground underside and the well is decorated on the white ground with scattered multicoloured floral sprays and flower heads. The rims are edged in sepia.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.621.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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