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Saucer: C.173-1918

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Object information

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain, moulded, and painted overglaze in enamels

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.5 cm
Width: 17.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA

School or Style

Rococo

Materials used in production

Enamel
Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Overglaze
Moulding
Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.173-1918
Primary reference Number: 72538
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 October 2016 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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