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Comfit box in the form of a lemon

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.662.1-2): 10.1 x 10.9 x 8 cm (4 x 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsTraces of underglaze blue crossed swords, masked by yellow enamel
DescriptionMeissen lemon tureen naturalistically modeled and decorated in brilliant yellow, with an applied green leaf and bud forming the knob.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.662.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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