Vase
ca. 1727-1730 (made)
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Under the patronage of Augustus the Strong of Saxony (1670-1733), the first true porcelain was made at the Meissen factory. This was established in 1710. He continued to be its best customer, ordering masterpieces marked with his initials for his many palaces.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamels with indianisiche Blumen and perlmutter lustre |
Brief description | Porcelain vase and cover painted in enamels with indianisiche Blumen and perlmutter lustre, Meissen, about 1727-30. |
Physical description | Porcelain vase and cover painted in enamels with indianisiche Blumen and perlmutter lustre. Marked AR monogram. |
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Object history | Made for Augustus the Strong. |
Summary | Under the patronage of Augustus the Strong of Saxony (1670-1733), the first true porcelain was made at the Meissen factory. This was established in 1710. He continued to be its best customer, ordering masterpieces marked with his initials for his many palaces. |
Bibliographic reference | Hildyard, Robin. European Ceramics. London : V&A Publications, 1999. 144 p., ill. ISBN 185177260X |
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Accession number | C.48&A-1971 |
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Record created | November 26, 2002 |
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