Pair of teacups and saucers in the 'Fabeltiere' pattern
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1740
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.647.1): 4.7 x 9.1 cm (1 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Overall (G83.1.647.2): 1 x 4 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.4 cm)
Overall (G83.1.647.3): 1 1/16 x 3 1/2 in. (2.7 x 8.9 cm)
Overall (G83.1.647.4): 1 x 4 1/2 in. (2.6 x 11.4 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, impressed number "23"
DescriptionA pair of small quatrefoil teacups and saucers, each of the standing or recumbent beasts patterned in blue, black, yellow, iron-red and other colours. There is a touch of Böttger-lustre and has a willow tree.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.647.1a-b-2a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735-1760
Object number: G83.1.646
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Object number: G12.17.2a-b
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Object number: G83.1.645.1-2
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