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Cup and saucer: C.174 & A-1918

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain cup and saucer. On the front of the cup, and in the centre of the saucer, are painted sheep in a limited landscape. Inside the cup are coloured flowers.

Notes

History note: Ralph Griffin collection

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918) by Griffin, Ralph, MA

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1775

Components of the work

Saucer Diameter 13.7 cm Height 3.4 cm
Cup Height 4.8 cm Length 12.4 cm

Materials used in production

Paint
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords and an asterisk.
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: 'E', '9', 'ZI'
  • Method of creation: In blue, red, and purple
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.174 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 72542
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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