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Dresden tea pot; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1770; 1993.097
Dresden tea pot; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1770; 1993.097
Dresden tea pot; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1770; 1993.097

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleDresden tea pot

About this objectEstablished: Meissen, Saxony, Germany in 1710 by Augustus the Strong

MakerMEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY

Maker Rolemanufacturer

Date Madec. 1770

Medium and Materialsporcelain; globular shaped, figured front and reverse panels, painted puce and gilded

Inscription and MarksVerso:
Meissen porcelain factory mark with crossed swords and straight crosspieces lightly faded in blue underglaze on base of teapot; "A" in gilded calligraphy on base of teapot; Not dated; Not titled

Measurements17.5 x 10.1 x 9.0 cm [teapot]; 4.6 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm [lid]

Subject and Association DescriptionCeramic; Porcelain; Teapot; Figures; Gilded; Foliage

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LineLedger Bequest, 1993

Object TypeCeramic

Object number1993.097

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