Box in the form of a lemon 1745 - 1760

This intriguing, small box in the form of a lemon was crafted in Meissen from porcelain. The composition is striking, it mimics the irregular yet familiar shape of a lemon, complete with a textured surface. The pale colour emphasizes the form, highlighting the delicate details such as the leaves and fruit that adorn the lid and sides. In examining this piece through a formalist lens, we notice how the artist disrupts our expectations of utilitarian design. The lemon form is not merely decorative; it challenges the conventional boundaries between art and everyday objects. Semiotically, the lemon is not simply a lemon; it represents luxury, trade, and the exotic, coded within its shape and material. Ultimately, this porcelain lemon presents an exercise in material and form. It invites us to reconsider the cultural values embedded in the objects we surround ourselves with, blurring the lines between function, representation, and aesthetic value.