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Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130
  • Dresden covered cup and saucer; MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY; c. 1760; 1993.130

From:Benalla Art Gallery

Name/TitleDresden covered cup and saucer

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

MakerMEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY

Maker Rolemanufacturer

Date Madec. 1760

Medium and Materialsporcelain; cobalt ground, panels of scenes with castles, buildings, figures and animals; gilded flower finial

Inscription and MarksVerso:
Meissen porcelain factory mark with crossed swords and straight crosspieces faded in blue underglaze on base of cup and saucer; "B - C" calligraphy mark in red underglaze on base of cup and saucer; Not dated; Not titled

Measurements13.2 x 13.2 x 2.6 cm [saucer]; 9.5 x 7.3 x 4.3 cm [cup]; 6.9 x 6.9 x 3.9 cm [lid]

Subject and Association DescriptionCeramic; Porcelain; Cup; Saucer; Castle; Buildings; Figures; Animals; Trees; Flowers

Named CollectionBenalla Art Gallery Collection

Credit LineLedger Bequest, 1993

Object TypeCeramic

Object number1993.130

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