Pair of two-handled cups and saucers with harbour scenes

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)

Datec.1735

Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, press moulded, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall (G83.1.606.1): 5.9 x 7.2 x 11.5 cm (2 5/16 x 2 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.) Overall (G83.1.606.2): 1 1/4 x 5 5/16 x 5 7/16 in. (3.2 x 13.5 x 13.8 cm) Overall (G83.1.606.3): 2 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (5.7 x 7.3 x 11.5 cm) Overall (G83.1.606.4): 1 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (2.9 x 13.4 cm)

MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue and "4." in gold

DescriptionMeissen yellow ground octagonal, double-handled cups and saucers, decorated by J.G. Herold. Each piece is painted with quatrefoil medallions of workmen standing by rivers of harbours. The saucers have three figures standing near a ruined tower, and a group of figures by a similar building. They are enclosed within elaborate gilt scroll borders issuing puce scrolls and strapwork within bands of gilt tracery, the exteriors with yellow grounds.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.606.1a-b -2a-b

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

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