Tankard
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Date1711-1713, wheel-engraved armorial dated 1727
MediumPolished red and buff stoneware with pewter mounts
DimensionsOverall: 24.7 x 13 cm (9 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBöttger 'Marmoriertes' stoneware tankard of cylindrical shape, with applied strap handle. The body is mottled in red and yellow, and later engraved and gilt on the front with a coat-of-arms. It has pewter mounts and cover. Motto 'Semper Idem' and above the date 1727
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.564
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1710-1715; decoration possibly later
Object number: G83.1.574
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1710-1713
Object number: G83.1.565a-b
