Covered Ewer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1731; Mount made in Paris, 1731
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; silver gilt mounts
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 15.5 cm (7 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
MarkingsPartially erased overglaze crossed swords; incised //
DescriptionMeissen silver-gilt mounted covered ewer of pear shape. It is painted and gilt in the Kakiemon style with flowering peonies issuing from rockwork and with borders of scrolling foliage and flowerheads. The mounts has a shell thumbpiece, ball hinge and a plain foot.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG04.18.5
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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