Leaf-shaped condiment dish with bird design

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

Datec.1725; decorated in Augsburg, c.1730

Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and gold.

DimensionsOverall: 3 x 6.7 x 8.6 cm (1 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue

DescriptionMeissen leaf-shaped dish of small size, decorated at Augsburg in gilding with two birds perched on the lower boughs of a tree. The base has a moulded spray of flowers, and angular twig handle.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.727

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain - Hausmalerei

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