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Knife and fork

Factory possibly Saint-Cloud factory French
ca. 1740–50
Not on view
The gift of the Hans Syz Collection in 1995 endowed the Museum with nearly three hundred examples of European and Asian ceramics meticulously acquired by Swiss-born collector Dr. Syz (1894–1991) to chart the migration of models and patterns from East to West. Documenting a continuous process of influence and adaptation, these pieces provide a discriminating review of the nuances of stylistic change resulting from three centuries of trade.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Knife and fork
  • Factory: possibly Saint-Cloud factory (French, mid-1690s–1766)
  • Date: ca. 1740–50
  • Culture: French, possibly Saint-Cloud
  • Medium: Soft-paste porcelain
  • Dimensions: Length (each): 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: The Hans Syz Collection, Gift of Stephan B. Syz and John D. Syz, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.268.231, .232
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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