Saucer (part of a service) 1765 - 1775

This porcelain saucer, created by the Frankenthal Porcelain Manufactory between 1765 and 1775, showcases a delicate, black-and-white landscape scene. The design features a stylized tree, grassy hills, and a small building in the distance, all rendered in a painterly style. This piece exemplifies the popularity of pastoral scenes in 18th-century European decorative arts, often seen on ceramics and textiles. The saucer, now a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the refined tastes of the period.