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Teacup and Saucer from the Swan Service

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1737-1741
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.644a-b): 5 x 10.1 cm (1 15/16 in., 10.1 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen teacup and saucer from the Swan Service modeled by J.J. Kandler and J.G. Ehder for Johannes Graf von Bruhl. Each piece has swans among bulrushes and flying herons on a shell-pattern ground. The borders have 'indianische Blumen' and the arms of Bruhl and his spouse Franciska von Kolowsrat-Krakowska. The branch handle has flower terminals.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.644a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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