Tea caddy
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
J. F. Metzsch
(German, died 1766)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740; decorated in Bayreuth
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.766.1-2): 12.5 x 10.5 cm (4 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen Hausmalerai hexagonal baluster-shaped tea caddy and cover, painted by J.F. Metzsch en grisaille. It has buildings in an extensive river landscape and alternate fruit and flower-sprays suspended by puce drapery within raised gilt ribs. The shoulder has scrolling foliage in iron-red and gilt, and the cover has flowerheads on it.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.766.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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Object number: G12.17.1a-b
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Object number: G12.17.2a-b
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