Saucer

Date1750-1752

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (1745-1769)

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsDia: 5 5/8"; H: 1 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1962-51

DescriptionSaucer, with shaped, brown-lined edge divided into ten sections, large and small flowers and an insect hiding glaze imperfections around rim, and in the center, surrounded by a red double lined circle, is painted in overglaze enamels in the fable style a scene of two strange animals with horns, beards, long necks and legs. One standing, yellow with brown spots, the other lying, white with red spots. The ground is yellow; trees brown, red, and green; water and mountain blue, and red rocks in the foreground.

Raised anchor period.
Label TextPainted in the fable style but depicting fantastic animals encircled by a double red band, the scene on this saucer does not represent a fable. The animals resemble the strange creatures painted on the Meissen service made for the Münchhausen family and on other wares attributed to A. F. von Löwenfinck.
InscribedNo
MarkingsAnchor in relief on medallion applied to exterior bottom
ProvenanceEx coll: W. Hughes, Dudley, Worcestershire; F. Severne Mackenna, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire; M. G. Kaufman, Chicago