Comfit box in the form of a lemon
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.662.1-2): 10.1 x 10.9 x 8 cm (4 x 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsTraces of underglaze blue crossed swords, masked by yellow enamel
DescriptionMeissen lemon tureen naturalistically modeled and decorated in brilliant yellow, with an applied green leaf and bud forming the knob.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.662.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745-1750
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745-1750
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1745
Object number: G83.1.663
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c.1769-1770
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