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Pair of pistol-shaped knife handles in the manner of Metsch
Pair of pistol-shaped knife handles in the manner of Metsch

Pair of pistol-shaped knife handles in the manner of Metsch

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1743
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 2.2 x 8.5 cm (7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionPair of Meissen knife handle, pistol shaped, and painted in the manner of Metsch.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.316a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1725-1730
Object number: G96.5.5
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1720; decorated in Silesia or Bohemia, ca.1730
Object number: G83.1.789
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1730; later mounts
Object number: G96.5.7a-l
Artist / Maker: Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1700-1750
Object number: G96.5.87
Artist / Maker: Arras Porcelain Factory
ca.1780
Object number: G96.5.117
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1730; later mounts
Object number: G96.5.6a-l
Artist / Maker: Saint-Cloud Porcelain Manufactory
Object number: G96.5.75
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b