Tea bowl and saucer painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
1730
5.0 x 7.0 cm
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Meissen Hausmalerei tea bowl and saucer decorated at Bayreuth by J.F. Metzsch. The three panels are painted with Cupid playing with hearts and blowing at flowers. It has gilt scrolls, cornucopias of fruit, and puce ribbons suspending bouquets of flowers and leaves. At the top masks are surmounted by baskets of flowers and with shaped gilt borders.
royal-polish and electoral-saxon porcelain manufactory (1710 –)
Explore the exquisite world of Meissen porcelain – Germany's first hard-paste china! Discover iconic figurines, coffee/tea services & innovative European styles dating back to 1710. A legacy of luxury and artistry.
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art (Toronto, Canada)
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About this artwork
- Title: Tea bowl and saucer painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
- Artist: royal-polish and electoral-saxon porcelain manufactory
- Year: 1730
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 7.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant