Sugar Box in the Japanese Kakiemon Style
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1732
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.683a-b): 8.6 x 12.4 x 8.9 cm (3 3/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen celadon ground oval quatrelobed sugar box decorated in the Kakiemon style with flowering plants in quatrefoil reserves, the cover with coloured rabbit finial and with chocolate rim.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.683a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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