Sauceboat, enamelled in the Kakiemon style
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginGermany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1730-1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.12.13): 5.4 x 21.8 x 12.1 cm (2 1/8 x 8 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue.
Dreher’s mark of an incised H.
DescriptionMeissen two-handled double-lipped sauceboat enamelled in the Kakiemon style. The interior has a bird in flight above flowering chrysanthemum plants issuing from rocky mounds. There is an insect and a floral sprig at either lip, and the rim is bordered by a formal red pattern with circular gilt drops. The exterior and handles are painted with floral sprigs.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.12.13
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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