Bowl with the five senses painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1760
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 7.9 x 15 cm (3 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords and two dots in underglaze blue; impressed '13'
DescriptionA Meissen Hausmaler bowl decorated in the workshop of Franz Mayer of Pressnitz. It has two allegorical scenes representing the Senses of Sight and Smell. On one side a seated lady is looking at a portrait held in her raised hand. On the other a lady is offering snuff to her companion. It is painted in green, brown, red and black on a fawn ground.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.783
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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