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Judith with the head of Holofernes
German
about 1711
Object Place: Europe, Meissen, Germany
Medium/Technique
Stoneware
Dimensions
11.43 x 8.89 cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number54.680
CollectionsEurope
Red stoneware was an early by-product of Bottger's attenpts to replicate the formula for true porcelain. Small objects, such as this plaque and the small portrait bust of a Roman emperor, were among the earliest objects Meissen produced. In 1711, Augustus the Strong presented an identical relief to his cousin, King Frederik IV of Denmark, the first known instance of Meissen porcelain being presented as a diplomatic gift.
DescriptionRedware plaque, rather high relief against rectangular background, slight shelf at bottom. Broken & repaired entire length & across one corner.
ProvenanceSigmund J. Katz (b. 1897 - d. 1958) and Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b. 1901 - d. 1988), Covington, LA; 1954, gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 10, 1954)