Sugar bowl and milk jug with exotic birds
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1760
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, overglaze enamels and gold
DimensionsOverall (G96.5.318.1a-b): 4 x 3 in. (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G96.5.318.2): 4 x 3 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (10.2 x 10 x 6.7 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, numbers in gold, impressed numeral "55," and gilded number "38" on underside.
DescriptionMeissen covered sugar bowl and milk jug, polychrome painted with exotic birds.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.318.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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