About the Artwork
Partial Tea Service
c. 1735
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
founded 1710
German
Unknown
Hard-paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold
various dimensions
Ceramics
European Sculpture and Dec Arts
Anonymous bequest
V2015.23
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
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Mark, on bottom of teapot, in underglaze blue, faint Meissen factory mark: [crossed swords] Mark, on bottom of teapot, in overglaze gold: [interlocked cursive C's] Mark, on bottom of tray, in underglaze blue, Meissen factory mark: [crossed swords with pommels]; Mark, on bottom of tray, in overglaze gold: S Mark, on paper sticker on bottom of tray: FROM | The Antique Porcelain Co. Ltd. | 149, New Bond Street, W. 1 | Guaranteed Genuine.
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1962-present, bequest to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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