Tea bowl and saucer painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1725; decorated in Bayreuth, c.1740
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.767.1): 4.5 x 7.8 cm (1 3/4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.767.2): 1 x 4 3/4 in. (2.5 x 12 cm)
MarkingsSaucer with crossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionBayreuth Hausmaler tea bowl and saucer, enamelled by J. F. Metzsch. It has chinoiserie scenes within elaborate borders of Laub-und Bandelwerk and feathery scrolls in iron-red, purple and gilding. The cup is painted on the outside with a spider, cobweb and a fly. The gilt and Schwarzlot borders are typical of this workshop,
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.767.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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