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Milk jug painted with landscapes in the manner of J.F. Metzsch (d. 1766)
Milk jug painted with landscapes in the manner of J.F. Metzsch (d. 1766)

Milk jug painted with landscapes in the manner of J.F. Metzsch (d. 1766)

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1720-1725; decoarated in Bayreuth, c.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 Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
Not on view
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