Cup and saucer 1760 - 1770

This 18th-century Meissen porcelain cup and saucer, dating from 1760-1770, is decorated with a delicate pattern of flowering branches, a popular motif in European ceramics inspired by East Asian art. The Meissen Manufactory, founded in Germany in 1710, became renowned for its high-quality porcelain and intricate decorations. This elegant set, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistic sophistication of the Meissen porcelain tradition.