Bord met vogels op takken en boeketten
Porzellanmanufaktur Frankenthal
ca. 1771
Medium
turning
Dimensions
24.9; 3.4; 13.2
About this artwork
voet: diameter 13,2 cm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring exquisite 18th-century porcelain from Porzellanmanufur Frankenthal, a renowned German manufactory active from 1755 to 1800. This delicate plate, titled *Bord met vogels takken en boeket* ("Plate with Birds on Branches and Bouquets dates to around 1771. Measuring just 3.4 cm in height and 24.9 cm in diameter—with a sturdy foot of 13.2 cm—it showcases the manufactory's mastery of scale and precision, perfect for a dinner table or collector's cabinet. Crafted using the "turning" technique—where wet porcelain clay is shaped on a lathe for smooth, symmetrical forms...