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Saucer: C.12-1972

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain, decorated with painting in polychrome enamels with a Turkish scene, pale purple lustre, and gilding

Notes

History note: Uncertain before Sir Richard Jessel

Legal notes

Given by Sir Richard Jessel

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12 cm
Height: 2.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972-01-20) by Jessel, Richard, Sir

Dating

18th Century, second quarter
Circa 1725 CE - 1730 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel gold

Materials used in production

feldspahic Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 42
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in gold
  • Type: Gilder's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.12-1972
Primary reference Number: 71596

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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