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Tea bowl: C.27-1935

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcleain painted in enamels and gold. The cartouche on the front of the cup depicts a Watteau0esque scene of two figures.

Notes

History note: Unknown before L.C.G. Clarke, MA

Legal notes

Given by L.C.G. Clarke, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935-05-01) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1745

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.27-1935
Primary reference Number: 73959
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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