Wine Pot after a Chinese Form
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1725, decoration ca.1728
MediumHard-paste porcelain with Böttger lustre, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 14 x 17.8 x 8.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 x 3 7/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen ewer (wine pot), based on a Chinese porcealin prototype, and decorated by J.G. Horoldt with chinoiserie scenes. There is a Chinese man seated beneath a palm-tree with a servant and attended by a soldier. The reverse has a Chinese lady carrying a child and standing between two men, one holding a toy, the other seated at a table smoking. The spout and handle are painted with stylised flowers and applied with gilt sprigs terminating in green leaves. The foot has oval chinoiserie panels with gilt scrollwork borders including lustre, and crossed swords in underglaze-blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.584
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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