Rauenstein Porcelain Manufactory
Teacup

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Maker Rauenstein Porcelain Manufactory(German, founded 1783)German, founded 1783

CultureGerman

Titles

Teacup

Datec. 1849–1850

Made inGermany

MediumHard-paste porcelain

Dimensions2 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (7 × 9.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.61.4.4

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Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionThe Rauenstein Porcelain Manufactory was a founded by three members of the Greiner family: Johann Georg, Johann Friedrich, and Christian Daniel Siegmund—in Thuringia. This region in southeastern Germany is noted for its ceramic production. In 1760, fifty years after the creation of porcelain at Meissen, it became feasible to produce hard-paste porcelain in Thuringia. This teacup and saucer, featuring a portrait of James Madison, is part of a set depicting American presidents.
ProvenanceO. R. Gilbert, by May 16, 1958; [Ginsburg & Levy, New York, May 16, 1958–January 26, 1961]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1961; given to MFAH.
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