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Chocolate Pot (lid)

late 1700s
manufacturer

Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Berlin

(German)
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Culture
Germany, Berlin, late 18th century
Medium
porcelain
Measurements
Overall: 22.4 x 15 x 12 cm (8 13/16 x 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1923.304.b
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Not on view
Print
A domed porcelain lid with a ribbed white surface features a central, three-dimensional pink rosebud handle with two leaves. To the right, a magenta floral spray unfurls with leaves and petals, while delicate vines extend to the left. A thin, repeating pink border encircles the outer edge. The white ground possesses a swirled, fluted texture radiating from the central rose, creating a sense of movement beneath the hand-painted floral decorations.

Chocolate Pot (lid)

late 1700s

Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Berlin

(German)
Germany, Berlin, late 18th century

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