The Love Letter
Original Language TitleDer Liebesbrief
Modeler
Johann Peter Melchior
(German, 1742 - 1825)
Manufacturer
Höchst Ceramics Manufactory
(German, founded 1746)
Date1775-1780
MediumHard-paste porcelain; enamelled
DimensionsOverall: 6 7/16 inches (16.35 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: the Caroline N. Berkowitz Fund
Object numberF84-34
MarkingsUnderglaze blue wheel mark. Impressed triangle.
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DescriptionWoman seated on dark green rocky plinth above round green base with rocky bosses. Barefooted woman in white garment with trailing rose drapery, one end of which is held in proper right hand above head. left hand holds at waist envelope bearing red seal.
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