Teacup and saucer with Watteauesque figures
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1765
Mediumhard-paste porcelain
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.71.1): 4.7 x 9.9 cm (1 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
Overall (G91.7.71.2): 1 x 5 1/4 in. (2.6 x 13.3 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; cup impressed "11" and saucer incised "53"
DescriptionTeacup and saucer decorated with bright blue-scale borders enclosing painted scenes of figures in gardens inspired by Watteau. Cup is painted in centre inside with flowers.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.71.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745
Object number: G83.1.627.1-.11
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1732-1739
Object number: G83.1.637.1-2
Artist / Maker: Richard Champion and Co., Bristol China Manufactor
c.1775-1778
Object number: G83.1.1189.1-4
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1730-1735
Object number: G83.1.1236.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G91.7.52.1-3
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1825-1830
Object number: G91.3.70.1-2
