Pair of Miniature Baskets for Sweetmeats
Artist
Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory
(French, 1735 - 1773)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1760
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
Markingsone unmarked, one incised DV
DescriptionThese Mennecy baskets were made to resemble wicker baskets with twisted handles in imitation rope. They were made to serve sweetmeats during the dessert. They could also have been filled with artificial or real flowers.
Credit LineGift of Stephen Brown
Object numberG19.10.3.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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