Pair of trays with military figures painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 26.8 x 34.3 cm (3 1/4 x 10 9/16 x 13 1/2 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; impressed numeral '27'.
DescriptionTwo Meissen Hausmaler quatrefoil trays, painted in the atelier of Franz Mayer of Pressnitz. There is a campaign scene of three Hussars on horseback before ruins, and a river and fortress within a gilt line border. Issuing at the centre of each lobe is a pentagonal medallion of scale work and scrolling foliage. There is the Sulkowski-moulded rim, with two gilt upright scroll handles.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.782.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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