Écuelle (two-handled covered bowl)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1730-1735
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.629.1-2): 11.5 x 14.8 x 10.8 cm (4 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen yellow-ground ecuelle 'Wochenterrine' and cover of circular shape, painted with trailing branches of tree peony in strong colours reserved on a bright yellow ground. The scroll handles and the domed cover are surmounted by a wyvern finial.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.629.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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