Who created "Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles"?

Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles was created by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen, Saxony, Germany, founded 1710 in mid-18th century.

What medium is "Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles"?

Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles is cutlery.

Is "Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles" in the public domain?

Yes, Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles

Q: When was "Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles" created?

This artwork was created mid-18th century.

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen, Saxony, Germany, founded 1710

mid-18th century

Medium

cutlery

Classification

cutlery

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Leverton Harris

Accession Number

1913-13-7-a,b

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of 18th-century European dining with this exquisite *Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles*, crafted by the renowned Meissen Porcelain Manactory in Saxony, Germany. Founded in1710, Meissen was Europe's pioneering porcelain factory, unlocking the long-guarded Chinese secret of true hard-paste porcelain. By the mid-18th century, during the lavish Rococo era, the manufactory excelled in producing opulent tableware that blended functionality with artistry, adorning the tables of nobility and royalty. These cutlery pieces exemplify Meissen's mastery in combinin...

Fork and Knife with Glazed Earthenware Handles

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