Venus
Manufacturer
Höchst Porcelain Factory
(German, 1746 - 1796)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Johann Peter Melchior
(1747 - 1825)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1775
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 9.7 x 7.6 cm (7 3/16 x 3 13/16 x 3 in.)
MarkingsWheel in underglaze blue
DescriptionHöchst figure of Venus, uncoloured.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.236
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: State Factory
c.1746-1749; later decorated
Object number: G96.5.19
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1761
Object number: G98.6.10