Milk jug painted with landscapes in the manner of J.F. Metzsch (d. 1766)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1720-1725; decoarated in Bayreuth, ca.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.836.1): 13.2 x 11.6 cm (5 3/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.836.2): 1 1/8 x 2 7/16 in. (2.8 x 6.2 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen Hausmaler milk jug and cover decorated in Bayreuth with two Schwarzlot landscape vignettes set in richly coloured Laub und Bandelwerk with typical seeded ground. There is a gilt lambrequin border, and the jug is pear shape with an S-scroll handle.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.836.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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