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Covered Vase (1 of 2)
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One of these vases is dated 1749. They were perhaps part of a set of four covered vases that we know from documents were acquired by Mme. de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV in 1752.
| Artist / Maker | Meissen Porcelain Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | 1749 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, 18th century |
| Medium | porcelain mounted in gilt bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 37.4 x 32.7 x 21 cm (14 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
the first and for half a century the best in Europe. It set a high standard which was emulated everywhere, even in China. Founded in 1710 as the Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufacture by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, at Meissen, near Dresden. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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