Pair of teacups and saucers
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1785
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0636.1 & G83.1.0636.3): 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. (4.4 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0636.2 & G83.1.0636.4): 1 x 5 1/2 in. (2.5 x 14 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords and star in underglaze blue, cup impressed B/Z and one saucer impressed "2" and the other "B'"/"30" and painted "52" in iron red
DescriptionA pair of Meissen yellow-ground teacups and saucers painted with indianische Blumen, within borders of iron-red scrolling foliage and flower-heads with gilt rims.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.636.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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