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Tureen

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1723-1725
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.594a-b): 11.4 x 20.5 cm (4 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
MarkingsCaduceus in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen tureen and cover with double crabstock handles in green and purple. The knob of the domed lid has pomegranates on it. The circular bowl and cover are ribbed and painted in colours after a Kakiemon original, with scaly dragons interspersed with sprays of prunus, pomegranate and other Asian inspired flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.594a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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