Saucer 1774 - 1814

Curator: This porcelain saucer, unsigned and undated, comes from the renowned Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Its dimensions are approximately 13.7 centimeters in diameter. Editor: My first impression is a breezy, delicate dance of color. It feels very…springlike. Curator: Indeed. The design employs a sophisticated asymmetry, with clusters of flora strategically placed around the central motif. Observe the contrast between the vibrant blues and greens against the porcelain's stark white. Editor: The flowers almost seem to be reaching out, don't they? As if they're longing for sunlight. It gives a playful, almost whimsical quality to the piece. Curator: A whimsical assessment. Perhaps a reflection of its Rococo origins and the period's fondness for the decorative. Editor: Well, that’s the best kind of art, isn't it? The kind that makes you want to smile. Curator: Yes, an agreeable note on which to end our brief analysis.