Three Fates 1773

"Three Fates" is a porcelain sculpture created by the Frankenthal Porcelain Manufactory in 1773. The piece, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, depicts the three Fates of Greek Mythology, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who were believed to spin, measure, and cut the thread of life. This group of figures, rendered in a delicate white porcelain with intricate floral patterns, is a testament to the high-quality craftsmanship of the Frankenthal factory.