Plate
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Hans Gottlieb von Bressler
(German, died 1777)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1735; decorated in Breslau ca.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 CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
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