Miniature teacup and saucer
Object NameMiniature teacup and saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen
(German, founded 1710)
Date19th century
OriginGermany
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsA: 1 1/16 × 1 11/16 in. diameter (2.7 × 4.3 cm)
B: 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. diameter (1.3 × 6.5 cm)
Other (A): 13/16 in. (2.1 cm) diameter
Other (B): 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm) diameter
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 number2.6.58ab
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureGerman
Markings(a) This AR (Augustus Rex) mark, of earliest Meissen years, was registered by both Meissen and Helen Wolfsohn and Leo Meyer in the l870's.
(b) This AR (Augustus Rex) mark was originally used by Meissen in his first few decades for items made for the royal court. In the l870's it was a registered mark by both Meissen and Helen Wolfson with Leo Meyer.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Scheman Building (Iowa State Center), Brunnier Art Museum
Object Name: Miniature teacup and saucer
Meissen
19th century
Object number: 2.6.57ab
Object Name: Teacup, Lid, and Saucer
Doccia
c. 1870-1920
Object number: 2.5.1abc
Object Name: Covered Cup and Saucer
C. M. Hutschenreuther
c. 1876-1887
Object number: 2.6.89abc
Object Name: Tureen, lid and plate stand
Royal Vienna
19th century
Object number: 2.6.65abc