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Beaker and Saucer

ca. 1740-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Beaker and saucer of porcelain, painted in Imari-style in enamels, underglaze blue and gilded with the 'Tischchenmuster', and with foliate bands reserved with flower-heads on the rims.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Beaker
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Beaker and saucer of porcelain, painted in Imari-style in enamels, underglaze blue and gilded, Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, ca. 1740-1750.
Physical description
Beaker and saucer of porcelain, painted in Imari-style in enamels, underglaze blue and gilded with the 'Tischchenmuster', and with foliate bands reserved with flower-heads on the rims.
Marks and inscriptions
  • Crossed swords (In underglaze blue)
  • 'E' (In underglaze blue)
  • Number (Impressed)
Credit line
From the Arthur and Hilde Weiner Collection. Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance tax and allocated to the V&A, 2006
Object history
Formerly in the Arthur and Hilde Weiner Collection.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.72:1, 2-2006

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Record createdApril 23, 2009
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