Pair of covered hexagonal jars
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1730
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.601.1a-b): 29 x 17 cm (11 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.601.2a-b): 29.2 x 14 x 11.1 cm (11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.)
Markings“AR” monogram for Augustus Rex in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen hexagonal jars and covers decorated with alternate panels of phoenixes and flowering plants. There is a border of blue and yellow florettes on a ground of iron-red foliate scrolls, and covers with 'brocade'.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.601.1a-b -2 a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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