Cup with a landscape on a purple ground c. 1765 - 1770

This cup with a landscape on a purple ground was crafted by the Porzellanmanufaktur Frankenthal. The cup is more than just a drinking vessel; it's a canvas reflecting the era's fascination with both the controlled beauty of manufactured porcelain and the romantic allure of untouched landscapes. The vibrant purple ground, a bold choice for the time, speaks to the evolving aesthetics of the period, while the landscape painted on its surface brings an element of the wild into the domestic sphere. Consider the hands that shaped this cup, the societal norms that dictated its use, and the stories it might have silently witnessed over countless tea times. It captures a moment in time, encapsulating the evolving tastes and social rituals of its era.