Teacup and Saucer from the Swan Service
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Johann Friedrich Eberlein
(German, 1695 - 1749)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1737-1741
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.644a-b): 5 x 10.1 cm (1 15/16 in., 10.1 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen teacup and saucer from the Swan Service modeled by J.J. Kandler and J.G. Ehder for Johannes Graf von Bruhl. Each piece has swans among bulrushes and flying herons on a shell-pattern ground. The borders have 'indianische Blumen' and the arms of Bruhl and his spouse Franciska von Kolowsrat-Krakowska. The branch handle has flower terminals.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.644a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.642
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.640
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.641
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.643.1-2
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Object number: G83.1.650
