Coffee cup and saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1735
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.590a-b): 7 x 9 cm (2 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen yellow-ground chinoiserie coffee-cup and saucer moulded with prunus in relief reserved on the yellow ground. The saucer has a chinoiserie scene by C.F. Herold.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.590a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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