Coffee Pot and Pair of Beakers and Saucers
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Johann Georg Funcke
(active 1692 - 1726)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1720; decorated c.1720-25
MediumHard-paste porcelain with gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0715.1-.2): 8 x 6 x 5 in. (20.3 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0715.3): 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0715.4): 1 x 5 1/2 in. (2.5 x 14 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0715.5): 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0715.6): 1 x 5 1/2 in. (2.5 x 14 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue on coffeepot. Crossed swords in overglaze blue on beakers and saucers
DescriptionMeissen coffee pot and cover, the lid and lower part crisply moulded in relief with acanthus leaves. The cover and body are decorated in gold with a scroll work design. The knop, spout and foot are gilded. Decorated in Augsburg by the Hausmauler Auffenwerth.
A pair of Meissen beakers and sauces, decorated in gold with a scroll work design. The saucers and interior of beakers is solidly gilded.
A pair of Meissen beakers and sauces, decorated in gold with a scroll work design. The saucers and interior of beakers is solidly gilded.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.715.1-.6
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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