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Vase

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Date18th Century
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 36.2 x 17.5 x 20.1 cm (14 1/4 x 6 7/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Markings“AR” monogram for Augustus Rex in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen Augustus Rex powdered lilac-ground Chinoiserie baluster vase. It is reserved with two oblong octagonal panels of chinoiserie figures seated in gardens with exotic birds, flowering plants and slaying dragons by J.G. Herold and J.E. Stadler within gilt surrounds. The short tapering cylindrical neck painted with sprays of indianische Blumen, on Louis XV scrolling foliage ormolu base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.677
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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