Milk jug decorated by 'Canon Busch of Hildeshiem' (1704-79)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1750-1775
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and black ink.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.741.1-2): 12 x 11.2 x 7.8 cm (4 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen hot-milk jug and cover decorated at Hildesheim by Canon August Otta von dem Busch. It is etched and inked with a bird perched in a fruiting branch and bouquets of flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.741.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.740
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1767
Object number: G83.1.742
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.739
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decorated outside the factory c.1750
Object number: G83.1.817.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735-1740
Object number: G83.1.592a-b
c.1700; decorated in Europe c.1720-1725
Object number: G96.5.52
