Beaker and Saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginDresden, Germany
Datec.1720-1725; decorated in Vienna, c.1730-35
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.752.1-2): 7.6 x 6.5 cm (3 x 2 9/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBayreuth Hausmaler beaker and saucer decorated by J. P. Dannhoffer in green, iron-red, yellow, lilac, black and gilding. The saucer is showing a Chinese lady holding a fan and standing in a garden with flowering shrubs. The beaker is painted on one side with an Asian lady and gentleman standing beside a low altar. The reverse has a bird perched on a rock flanked by flowering plants, with gilt scroll borders.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.752.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
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Object number: G83.1.749.1-2
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c.1720-25; decorated in Vienna, c.1730-35
Object number: G83.1.753
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1730; decorated in Vienna, c.1730-35
Object number: G83.1.751
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