Cup 1755 - 1765

This cup and saucer, produced by the Meissen Manufactory between 1755 and 1765, features a delicate black and white landscape scene. The Meissen Manufactory, founded in 1710, was one of the earliest and most influential porcelain factories in Europe. This elegant cup, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Meissen's skilled craftsmanship and sophisticated artistic style during the Rococo period. The delicate landscapes depicted on the cup and saucer showcase the influence of contemporary European decorative arts, reflecting the beauty and tranquility of nature, and the importance of idyllic scenery in Rococo aesthetic.