Teabowl and Saucer with Arita Palette
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginGermany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G04.18.4a-b): 5.4 x 7.8 cm (2 1/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in overglaze blue and incised Johanneum inventory number N-363/w.
DescriptionMeissen fluted Teabowl and saucer with scalloped edge, enamelled with a Chinese man robed in yellow and a woman robed in red, the design adapted from an Arita original.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG04.18.4a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
Object number: G04.18.3a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.16a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1720; decoration c.1725-1735
Object number: G05.12.10a-b
