Cachepot

Description

The mark on this piece indicates that it was made after the Mennecy factory was moved to Bourg-la- Reine in 1773. The tradition of Mennecy's decoration on soft-paste porcelain can be recognized in the piece, but its style has been modified in response to the emerging neo-classic taste. The flowers are now organized into formal garland's and motifs of classical origin, such as the lion's heads, are introduced.

Provenance

R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland, Ohio.

Cachepot

Bourg-la-Reine Factory

c. 1775

Accession Number

1962.374.1

Medium

soft-paste porcelain with enamel decoration

Dimensions

Overall: 11.8 x 16.5 cm (4 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

Classification

Ceramic

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

The Norweb Collection