Spittoon
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1760-1775
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and underglaze cobalt blue.
DimensionsOverall: 10.1 x 20 cm (4 x 7 7/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords, dot and T in underglaze blue
DescriptionA spitoon, the globular body with wide everted rim applied with a crisply moulded animal-spout which is also forming the handle. It is painted in underglaze blue with trailing sprigs of flowers and a foliate trellis and demi floret cell border.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG87.1.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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