Maker: Meissen Porcelain Factory
Hard paste porcelain painted overglaze in black enamel and silver, now oxidised to black, with landscapes and trees, figures and birds. Within the cup is an insect with its wings spread.
Bought with the money given by Professor Stanley Cook, in memory of his wife
Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-05-10)
Circa 1714 CE - 1720
P
Decoration
composed of
enamel
( black)
silver
Saucer
Diameter 12.1 cm
Height 2.2 cm
Cup
Diameter 7.6 cm
Height 4.4 cm
Accession number: EC.8 & A-1942
Primary reference Number: 140448
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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