Chocolate cup (part of a service) 1720 - 1745

This Meissen porcelain cup, part of a larger service, dates from 1720-1745 and features a charming scene of a woman playing a mandolin. The cup, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies the high quality of Meissen's early work. The black and white design is typical of the manufactory's early work, and the intricately shaped handles add to the cup's elegance.