PLATE WITH THE CROSS OF THE ORDER OF ST. ANDREW FIRST-CALLED (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Russian Porcelain Room

About this object

The white polylobe plate has a molded floral decoration around the center and in the border in relief. In the center is a painted cluster of flowers. On the border, alternating with areas of molded decoration, are the Russian Imperial eagle in black at the top, the Cross of the Order of St. Andrew First Called at the bottom, and a cluster of flowers on either side. The edge has a fine motif in gold.

Object name:

PLATE WITH THE CROSS OF THE ORDER OF ST. ANDREW FIRST-CALLED (ONE OF TWO)

Made from:

Hard-paste porcelain

Made in:

Meissen, Germany

Date made:

1744-1745

Size:

21 cm (8 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

26.1.1

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK crossed swords of Meissen in blue [on back]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973