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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Description

Maker

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, 1710-present)

Title

Coffee Cup and Saucer

Year

ca. 1760

Medium

  • Porcelain with enamels,
  • glaze,
  • and gilding

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Porcelain with enamels,
  • glaze,
  • and gilding

Materials

clay products

Geography

Place Made: Dresden, Germany

Dimensions

6.7 x 9.7 x 7.1 cm (2 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 2 13/16 inches) (cup)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Mark of crossed swords on base of cup and saucer.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Susan Martin Allien

Object Number

35.623

Type

  • Ceramics

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Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, 1710-present)
Coffee Cup and Saucer, ca. 1760
Porcelain with enamels, glaze, and gilding
6.7 x 9.7 x 7.1 cm (2 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 2 13/16 inches) (cup)
Bequest of Susan Martin Allien 35.623

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