Milk Jug with Design based on an engraving by Johann Schmischek
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1725-1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0659): 17.5 x 12 x 9.2 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Gold hallmark E.A.
DescriptionMeissen jug and cover decorated after an engraving by Johann Schmischek. It has a bird's head scroll in purple, green and yellow entwined with leafy branches and enclosing a purple bracket supporting a stag confronting a dog. This is below a border of perlmutt with gilt florettes and between underglaze-blue lines. The cover has underglaze-blue and coloured indianische blumen, Augsburg, silver-gilt mounts by Elias Adam.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.659
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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