Venus

Manufacturer Höchst Porcelain Factory (German, 1746 - 1796)

ModelerModelling attributed to Johann Peter Melchior (1747 - 1825)

CultureGerman

OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany

Datec.1770

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall (G96.5.237): 19.5 x 8.7 x 8.5 cm (7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

MarkingsWheel in underglaze blue. Incised R

DescriptionHöchst figure of Venus.

Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection

Object numberG96.5.237

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

Collections

Status

Not on view

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