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Plate

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1735; decorated in Breslau c.1730-35
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 25.5 cm (1 9/16 in., 25.5 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Incised XI
DescriptionA Meissen Hausmaler plate probably decorated in Breslau by H.G. Bressler. It is showing two naked children fencing within an elaborate scrollwork frame in iron red, blue, purple, green and gilding. The border has panels of fruit and flowers and is reserved on a gilt scroll.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.737
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
On view
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