Cup 1725 - 1740

This small, delicate porcelain cup, produced by the Meissen Manufactory between 1725 and 1740, is a prime example of European Chinoiserie, a style that incorporated elements of East Asian art into European design. The cup is adorned with a scene of figures in a landscape, a common motif in Chinese art. It features a delicate floral border and intricate gold gilding, a hallmark of the Meissen Manufactory’s early porcelain production. This cup, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects the growing fascination with Chinese art and culture during the 18th century.