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Oceanus — Frankenthal Porcelain Factory

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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 23159
Frankenthal Porcelain Factory

Oceanus

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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In Greek mythology, Oceanus was ruler of the sea before Poseidon. His counterpart in Roman mythology is Neptune

Artist / MakerFrankenthal Porcelain Factory
Datec. 1765
Culture / OriginGermany, Frankenthal, 18th century
Mediumporcelain
DimensionsOverall: 28.3 x 20.7 cm (11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
DepartmentDecorative Art and Design
TypeCeramic
About the Artist

One of the most distinguished porcelain factories in 18th centuty Germany. Founded in 1755 by P.-A Hannong. Full biography →

Provenance & Source

Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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