Tea bowl and saucer painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1720; decorated in Bayreuth, c.1740
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.768.1): 4.2 x 7.9 cm (1 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.768.2): 15/16 x 4 3/4 in. (2.4 x 12 cm)
MarkingsSaucer with crossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionAn 'outside-decorated' Meissen tea bowl and saucer, from the Bayreuth workshop of the Hausmaler J. F. Metzsch. The bowl has two chinoiserie figures on one side, a glass ewer and basin on a screen. The saucer has a European woman at a table attended by a kneeling Chinese servant offering her a cup of tea. In a brilliant palette of purple, yellow, blue and green, the inside has a stylized flower typical of this atelier as are the gilt scroll borders.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.768.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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