Dish was created by Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in ca. 1765 (?).

When was "Dish" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1765 (?).

Is "Dish" in the public domain?

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

Dish

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1765 (?)

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

Austrian, Vienna

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Hans Syz Collection, Gift of Stephan B. Syz and John D. Syz, 1995

Accession Number

1995.268.108

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

This elegant dish, crafted by the Imperial Porcelainufactory in Vienna around 1765, exemplifies pinnacle of 18th-century European porcelain. Produced during the height of the Austrian Enlightenment under Empress Maria Theresa, who elevated the manufactory to imperial status in 1744, it reflects Vienna's ambition to rival renowned centers like Meissen and Svres. Measuring just over 8 inches in diameter this hard-paste porcelain piece was designed for both practical table use and display, showcasing the era's blend of functionality and opulence. Hard-paste porcelain, made from kaolin clay and f...

About the Artist

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory ( ) · 1744 –1864

Vienna, 1744–1864

Dish

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