Cup w/ Lid
Object NameCup w/ Lid
Artist / Maker
Johann Kretzschmar
(German)
Manufacturer
Meissen
(German, founded 1710)
Date1726-1752
OriginGermany
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions3 5/16 × 3 1/2 in. (8.4 × 8.9 cm)
Lid: 1 1/4 × 3 in. (3.2 × 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number2.6.10ab
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureGerman
Label TextThis porcelain object is in the Chinoiserie style. Late in the 19th Century, the design was enhanced by overlaying gold leaf over the under glaze blue design, thus reflecting the Victorian aesthetic of opulence and excess.
MarkingsCross-swords from Arms of Saxon, trademark of Meissen since 1725.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
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C. M. Hutschenreuther
c. 1876-1887
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Meissen
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Zurich Porcelain Manufactory
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Object number: 2.6.105ab
