Vase and cover
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1730
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, gold, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 36.6 x 19.8 cm (14 7/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
Markings"AR" monogram for Augustus Rex in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen 'Augustus Rex' yellow ground Chinoiserie vase and lid of inverted pear shape and circular base. Reserved at the front and back with gilt edge panels. One panel is depicting a Chinese man fishing for eels on the end of a jetty, with an attendant and a vase of flowers, while the second panel is showing a Chinese man standing and pointing, holding a kite on a pole over his shoulder. Ornamented at the shoulder with a wide, white ground band having a gilt lace pattern around the edge. The cylindrical neck topped with a circular, domed lid decorated with two small Chinoiserie reserves.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.587a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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