Lantern or Nightlight after a Chinese Original
Manufacturer
Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
(Austrian, 1719 - 1744)
CultureAustrian
OriginVienna, Vienna, Austria
PeriodCharles VI (1611-1740)
Datec.1727-1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 33.3 x 21.5 cm (13 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionDu Paquier lantern of square section with pierced rim and four eagles with outstretched wings applied on the corners. It is painted with battle scenes, landscape vignettes and castles on the foot and neck in purple camaieu. It is all divided by Laub und Bandelwerk and foliate scroll in iron-red within underglaze-blue borders.
Credit LineGift of George R. and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1216
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Austrian PorcelainStatus
On view
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