Cup and saucer

Meissen, Germany, after 1822

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 13 cm

Markings: swords with a star in blue, “II.” in green

UMP 7445

Acquired for the museum from the collections of poet Julius Zeyer (1841-1901) in 1896.

A chocolate cup with relief portraits of King John of Saxony and Queen consort Amalie in relief medallions with a sculpted coat of arms of Saxony. Empire-style bell-shaped cup raised on three feet with a high-loop handle. Dark blue royale ground with opulent matte and glossy gilding.

John of Saxony (1801 Dresden – 1873 Pillnitz) was the King of Saxony from 1854 until 1873. He married Amalie Auguste of Bavaria, daughter of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria, in Dresden on 21 November 1822. The decoration of the cup commemorates this event.

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