Pair of lemon-form tureens with attached stands
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1745-1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.666.1-4): 10.8 x 23.4 cm (4 1/4 x 9 3/16 in.)
MarkingsOne base impressed "21"
DescriptionThe tureens naturalistically modelled and coloured in the form of lemons. The covers are surmounted by small limes, one with a twig and the other with two white flowers. Both tureens are fixed to circular stands moulded with basket weave design, having scalloped, pierced rims edged in gilt.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.666.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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