Plate was created by Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in probably early 19th century.

When was "Plate" created?

This artwork was created probably early 19th century.

Is "Plate" in the public domain?

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

Plate

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

probably early 19th century

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diam. 8-13/16 in. (22.4 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

1995.268.47

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

This elegant plate from the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory Vienna, likely crafted in the early 19th century, the pinnacle of Austrian porcelain artistry during the Biedermeier era. Produced at the renowned Vienna Porcelain Works—founded in 1718 under imperial patronage—this hard-paste porcelain piece measures 8-13/16 inches in diameter, showcasing the manufactory's mastery of a medium prized for its durability, translucency, fine white body. Hard-paste porcelain, fired at high temperatures with kaolin clay, allowed for intricate detailing that rivaled Meissen and Sèvres wares, making it a stat...

About the Artist

Imperial Porcelain Manufactory ( ) · 1744 –1864

Vienna, 1744–1864

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