Leaf-shaped condiment dish with bird design
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1725; decorated in Augsburg, ca.1730
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 6.7 x 8.6 cm (1 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen leaf-shaped dish of small size, decorated at Augsburg in gilding with two birds perched on the lower boughs of a tree. The base has a moulded spray of flowers, and angular twig handle.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.727
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
Not on view
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