Who created "Teacup and saucer"?

Teacup and saucer was created by Höchst Manufactory in ca. 1775.

When was "Teacup and saucer" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1775.

What medium is "Teacup and saucer"?

Teacup and saucer is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Teacup and saucer" in the public domain?

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

Teacup and saucer

Höchst Manufactory

ca. 1775

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter, saucer: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm) Overall, cup: 1 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. (4.1 x 9.5 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Höchst

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mercedes Bass, 2007

Accession Number

2007.243.18a, b

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of 18th-century European porcelain with this delicate teacup and sa from the Höchst Manactory, crafted around 1775. Produced in the German town of Höchst near Frankfurt, this hard-paste porcelain piece exemplifies rococo style's love for whimsy and refinement. Measuring a dainty 5 1/16 inches in saucer diameter and 15/8 x 3 3/4 inches for the cup, it was designed for intimate tea rituals, a fashionable social pastime among Europe's aristocracy. Höchst, founded in 1746, was a key player in Europe's porcelain race to rival China's coveted imports. Hard-paste porcelai...

Teacup and saucer

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