Teabowl and Saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Seuter Workshop
(German)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1720; decorated at Augsburg, ca.1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.795.1): 4.4 x 7 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Overall (G83.1.795.2): 7/8 x 4 13/16 in. (2.3 x 12.2 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen teabowl and saucer, Hausmaler, painted by Seuter at Augsburg with figures and landscapes in iron-red. There is gold decorative borders encircling both pieces while the interior of the cup is decorated with a gold bird on a gold branch.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.795.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Ignaz Bottengruber
ca.1725; decorated in Breslau or Vienna ca.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.733.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1720; decorated in Bayreuth, ca.1740
Object number: G83.1.770.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1745; decoration ca.1750
Object number: G83.1.776.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725; decoration ca.1730
Object number: G83.1.726.1-4
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1720; decorated at Augsburg, ca.1735
Object number: G83.1.796.1-2
Artist / Maker: Seuter Workshop
ca.1720-1725
Object number: G83.1.793.1-.3
ca.1740; decorated in Augsburg, ca.1745
Object number: G83.1.732.1-2