Who created "Dish (part of a service)"?

Dish (part of a service) was created by Sèvres Manufactory in 1844.

What medium is "Dish (part of a service)"?

Dish (part of a service) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Dish (part of a service)" in the public domain?

Yes, Dish (part of a service) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dish (part of a service)

Sèvres Manufactory

1844

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter: 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

French, Sèvres

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Miss Sylvia Such, 1951

Accession Number

51.187.8

Art Historical Context

This delicate dish, crafted by the renowned Sèvres Manuf in 1844, exemplifies the pinnacle of French porcelain artistry during the July Monarchy. Measuring just under 5 inches in diameter, it forms part of a larger service, likely intended for elegant dining among the elite. Sèvres, the royal factory established near Paris in 1756, was by the mid-19th century a-run institution celebrated for its technical mastery and luxurious output, supplying monarchs, nobility, and affluent collectors worldwide. Made from hard-paste porcelain—a durable, translucent material perfected in Europe to rival pri...

About the Artist

Sèvres Manufactory · 1740–present

The Sèvres Manufactory, one of Europe's premier porcelain producers, was established in 1740 as the Manufacture de Vincennes under the patronage of Queen Marie Leszczyńska, who sought to rival Meissen and Chantilly porcelains with French soft-paste innovations. Initially a private venture, it relocated to Sèvres in 1756 in a purpose-built facility designed by architect Laurent Lindet near Madame d...

Dish (part of a service)

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