Chocolate Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Decorator
Johann Auffenwerth
(German, died 1728)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1720-1725
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.714.1-2): 7.6 x 9.4 x 6.6 cm (3 x 3 11/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen chocolate cup and saucer, by J. Auffenwerth at Augsburg, is decorated with figures in iron-red, purple and gold within gilt cartouches.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.714.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1720-1725
Object number: G83.1.792.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decoration c.1730
Object number: G83.1.726.1-4
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1720; decorated at Augsburg, c.1730
Object number: G83.1.795.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1720; decorated c.1720-25
Object number: G83.1.715.1-.6
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.652.1-23
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c.1720-1725
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Artist / Maker: New Derby China Works
c.1795-1800
Object number: G83.1.1138.1,2-3