Cup and saucer

Klášterec nad Ohří, Bohemia, 1810–20

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 6 cm

Markings: “Tk” in blue

UMP 7264

Donated by sculptor František Svidenský.

The attributes of Hermes (winged sandals, a staff, and a winged helmet), the herald of the Olympian gods, is executed in superb miniature painting on a simple, Viennese-style Classical form.