Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Figure of Child/Cupid with Owl

Figure of Child/Cupid with Owl

Public Domain

ManufacturerMeissen, Germany, established 1710
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Figure of Child/Cupid with Owl
Date19th century
PlaceMeissen, Germany
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions6 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. diam. (17.5 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number2008.485
Not on view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Blue underglazing, underside: (crossed swords)
Incised, underside: "M 106"
Imprinted, underside: "16"

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