Standing cup with cover and stand 1730 - 1740

This Meissen porcelain standing cup with cover and stand, dating from 1730-1740, exemplifies the Rococo style. The cup, stand, and cover are intricately decorated with colorful floral motifs and figures in pastoral scenes, surrounded by elaborate gilt details. The central figure on the cover, a lady with a staff and a scroll, adds to the piece's elegant and refined aesthetic. This elaborate set, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights the exquisite craftsmanship of Meissen porcelain and its prominent role in 18th-century European decorative arts.