Pair of sake bottles with 'Hob in the Well" pattern
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1725; decorated in the Netherlands
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.816.1 & 3): 21.5 x 8.8 cm (8 7/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.816.2 & 4): 1 7/8 x 1 in. (4.7 x 2.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Meissen bottles and covers of square section with wide body tapering to a tall neck. It is decorated in Holland in Kakiemon style with the so-called 'Hob in the Well' pattern Suma Kuang. The Chinese philosopher is rescuing his friend from a jar of water, with his servant standing to one side.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.816.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Workshop of Piero Bergantini
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
Artist / Maker: Seuter Workshop
ca.1725-1730; decorated in Augsburg
Object number: G83.1.723.1-4
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1728
Object number: G83.1.598.1-2
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
ca.1680-1700; decorated in the Netherlands ca.1730
Object number: G25.13.22.1-2
