Saucer (part of a service) 1765 - 1775

This porcelain saucer, part of a larger tea or coffee service, was made in the Frankenthal Porcelain Manufactory in Germany between 1765 and 1775. The saucer features a delicate, hand-painted design of a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by stylized foliage, demonstrating the high skill of the manufactory's artists. This piece exemplifies the popular Rococo style of the period with its graceful curves and lighthearted ornamentation. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.