Who created "Plate (one of a pair)"?

Plate (one of a pair) was created by Meissen Manufactory in probably 19th century.

When was "Plate (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created probably 19th century.

What medium is "Plate (one of a pair)"?

Plate (one of a pair) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Plate (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Plate (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Plate (one of a pair)

Meissen Manufactory

probably 19th century

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Meissen

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Alfred Duane Pell, 1902

Accession Number

02.6.131

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Art Historical Context

This elegant plate, one of a pair produced by the renowned Meissen Manufactory Germany, exemplifies 19th-century European porcelain. Crafted from hard-paste porcelain—a technically advanced material first perfected by Meissen in 1710—this 9½-inch (24.1 cm) diameter boasts the translucent, durable quality that rivaled prized Chinese imports. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in1902 by Alfred Duane, it resides in the Sculpture and Decorative Arts, highlighting Meissen's enduring legacy in luxury ceramics. Meissen, based in Saxony, revolutionized European tableware and decorative objects...

About the Artist

Meissen Manufactory · 1710–present

The Meissen Manufactory, established on June 6, 1710, by Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, marked the dawn of true hard-paste porcelain production in Europe. Nestled at Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen near Dresden, the Royal Polish and Electoral Saxon Porcelain Manufactory arose from alchemical experiments begun in 1708 by physicist Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and p...

Plate (one of a pair)

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