Teabowl and saucer painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1730 decorated in Bayreuth
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.769.1): 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.769.2): 1 x 5 in. (2.5 x 12.7 cm)
MarkingsInscribed: Vergebene muh Angenehn doch unbestandig Zur Erinnerung, within oval cartouches
Crowned mirror monogram FHD
JFM monogram above a star in Schwarzlot
DescriptionMeissen Hausmalerei teabowl and saucer decorated at Bayreuth by J.F. Metzsch. The three panels are painted with Cupid playing with hearts and blowing at flowers. It has gilt scrolls, cornucopias of fruit, and puce ribbons suspending bouquets of flowers and leaves. At the top masks are surmounted by baskets of flowers and with shaped gilt borders.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.769.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
Not on view
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