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Octagonal teacup and saucer
Octagonal teacup and saucer

Octagonal teacup and saucer

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1730
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.600.1): 6.1 x 9.2 x 8.1 cm (2 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 3/16 in.) Overall (G83.1.600.2): 2.5 x 12.7 cm (1 x 5 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA yellow ground cup and saucer of octagonal shape, with an angular gilded handle. The sides are decorated with three quatrefoil reserves which are painted on a white ground, and has polychrome enamels including lustre with a 'Kakiemon' design. Inside of the cup are sprays of Asian-style flowers. The octagonal saucer is yellow on the underside. The inside of the saucer is decorated in similar fashion with a 'Kakiemon' décor in multicolour. The edge of the saucer and the inside of the cup have a gilded scroll design at each corner. A gold band under the rim of the saucer, cup and base of cup.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.600.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Collections
Status
Not on view
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