Distinctive & Elegant Meissen Quatrefoil Tea Cup & Saucer with Unique Hand Painted Panels of “Courting Couples” & “Floral Bouquets” on Gold Gilt ,19th Century

A wonderful hand painted quatrefoil ( four lobes) tea cup and saucer by the renowned Meissen porcelain manufactory in Germany, known for its high-quality, hand-painted porcelain. The quatrefoil shape is a defining feature, creating a distinctive and elegant look.  Meissen porcelain, a type of hard-paste porcelain is famous for its durability and the fine detail of the elaborate hand-painted designs.

This tea cup and saucer are a remarkable example of the best of Meissen artistry, with unique hand painted scenes of “courting couples ” in a garden setting alternating with unique floral bouquets hand painted on gold gilt. 

Marked to the underside with the distinctive underglaze of blue crossed swords. Due to their artistry and craftsmanship, Meissen pieces, including quatrefoil cups, are highly sought after by collectors.

Dimensions: cup: height 3.0″ x width including the handle 4.25″ x diameter of the base 1.5″                  saucer: height 1.0″ x width 5.75″ x depth 5.0″

$950.00

1 in stock

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