Sauce tureen in the form of a lemon
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 (G83.1.670.1-2): 9.5 x 11.2 x 7.8 cm (3 3/4 x 4 7/16 in., 7.8 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen tureen naturalistically modelled in the form of a lemon, brilliantly painted in yellow and surmounted by applied pink flowers and sprigs and green leaves.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.670.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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