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Saucer

Unknown Artist

ca. 1730

Saucer by Unknown Artist

Medium

Glass

Dimensions

Overall: 1 1/8 × 6 in. (2.9 × 15.2 cm)

Classification

Glass

Culture

German, Potsdam glass with Saxony (Dresden) decoration

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Munsey Fund, 1927

Accession Number

27.185.374

Art Historical Context

This exquisite glass saucer, dating to around 1730, exemplifies refined craftsmanship of early 18th-century German decorative. Measuring just 1 1/8 × 6 inches, its delicate form—crafted from clear Potsdam glass and adorned with intricate Saxony (Dresden)—served as a functional yet elegant accessory for serving tea, coffee, or confections in aristocratic households. Potsdam, near Berlin, emerged as a hub for innovative glass production under Prussian patronage, while Dresden's skilled enamellers added vibrant, detailed motifs, blending utility with opulence. The collaboration between Potsdam's...

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