Who created "Coffee cup and saucer"?

Coffee cup and saucer was created by Höchst Manufactory in ca. 1775.

When was "Coffee cup and saucer" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1775.

What medium is "Coffee cup and saucer"?

Coffee cup and saucer is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Coffee cup and saucer" in the public domain?

Yes, Coffee cup and saucer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Coffee cup and saucer

Höchst Manufactory

ca. 1775

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter, saucer: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Overall, cup: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 8.9 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Höchst

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mercedes Bass, 2007

Accession Number

2007.243.7a, b

Tags

BirdsDucks

Art Historical Context

This delicate coffee cup and saucer crafted by the renowned Höchst Manufactory 1775, exemplifies pinnacle of 18th-century German porcelain. Produced in Höchst, near Frankfurt, the manufactory was a key player in Europe's quest to rival Chinese porcelain, mastering hard-paste porcelain—a durable, translucent material fired at high temperatures that allowed for intricate shapes and vibrant decorations. Measuring a dainty 5 1/8 inches in saucer diameter and 21/2 x 3 1/2 inches for the cup, this set was designed for intimate coffee rituals, a fashionable social pastime among Europe's elite. The p...

Coffee cup and saucer

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