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Small Urn
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| Artist / Maker | Mennecy Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1750 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Mennecy, 18th century |
| Medium | soft-paste porcelain |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.6 x 6.2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
About the Artist
Founded in Paris in 1734, it was transferred to Mennecy in 1748 and to Bourg-la-Reine in 1773. After 1753 it was much restricted by laws imposed to protect the Vincennes factory. Only soft-paste porcelain was made. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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