Lemon-form tureen on attached pierced stand
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 (G83.1.667.1-2): 12.7 x 23.5 cm (5 x 9 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionMeissen tureen and cover on attached stand. The tureen naturalistically modelled in the form of a large lemon, the cover with a stalk finial with pink applied flowers and leaves. The base is attached to a white ground dish of circular form, the rim is pierced with basketwork and gilded around the edges. It is painted with sprays and prigs of flowers in multicoloured enamels.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.667.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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