Cup and saucer 1715 - 1735

ceramic, porcelain, sculpture

egg art

3d printed part

human-figures

jewellry advertising photography

ceramic

jewelry design

porcelain

culinary art

stoneware

wash background

sculpture

ceramic

human

watercolour illustration

golden font

decorative-art

This Meissen porcelain cup and saucer set, dating from 1715 to 1735, showcases the manufactory's early mastery of hard-paste porcelain. The elegant, white-on-gold chinoiserie designs feature delicate silhouettes of figures and landscapes, reflecting the fashionable East Asian influence of the period. The Meissen Manufactory, founded in 1710, was the first European manufacturer of true porcelain, revolutionizing European ceramics and setting a standard for quality and artistry. This set, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to their enduring legacy.