Two sweetmeat dishes 1745 - 1765

"Two Sweetmeat Dishes" is a pair of porcelain sweetmeat dishes created by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory between 1745 and 1765. The dishes are shaped like scallop shells and are decorated with a red and white glaze. Each dish features a female figure, seemingly emerging from the shell, a popular motif in 18th century European porcelain. The Doccia Manufactory was known for its high-quality porcelain and its use of innovative techniques. The dishes are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. These dishes demonstrate the artistry and technical mastery of the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory, a renowned center of ceramic production in Italy.