Plate
1744–49
Medium
Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions
Diameter: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Porcelain
Culture
Austrian, Vienna
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Hans Syz Collection, Gift of Stephan B. Syz and John D. Syz, 1995
Accession Number
1995.268.45
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant plate, crafted by the Imperial Porcelainufactory in Vienna between 1744 and 1749, exemplifies the height of Austrian porcelain artistry during the early Rococo period. Founded in 1718 and acquired by Empress Maria Theresa in 1744, the manufactory quickly rivaled Meissen and Sèvres in technical prowess. Made from hard-paste porcelain—a, translucent material fired at high temperatures to mimic prized Chinese imports—this 8⅞-inch (22.5 cm) dinner plate showcases Europe's mastery of the medium after decades of secretive experimentation. The plate's decoration bursts with vibrant moti...
About the Artist
Imperial Porcelain Manufactory ( ) · 1744 –1864
Vienna, 1744–1864