Dish in the form of a sunflower
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1740-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 25 x 23.3 cm (2 3/8 x 9 13/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen dish in the form of a sunflower, realistically modeled in relief with an overlapping and an under tucking leaf. On one side there is a curved stalk as a handle, painted realistically in brilliant yellow and green. The centre of the flower is black.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.663
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
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