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Goblet
Meissener Porzellan Manufaktur, c. 1727
Surmounting the goblet is the goddess Athena with Arachne, whom she taught to spin and weave. After Arachne won a weaving contest, the jealous Athena transformed her into a spider. The goblet is decorated with Chinese motifs. It was likely created for the court of Augustus II the Strong in Saxony, whose crowned initials are seen on the sides.<br>
- Artwork typedecoratief object, goblet
- Object numberBK-17438
- Dimensionsdiameter 15 cm, height 47 cm x weight 2641 g, diameter 14.3 cm, diameter 17.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsporselein met verguld zilveren montuur