Objekt 17
Cup and saucer with profile bust of Christoph Merian Hoffmann
Description
In front of a matte black background is a medallion in white with the raised profile bust of the Basel merchant, banquier and benefactor Christoph Merian-Hoffmann (1769-1849), who was also called "the rich Merian".
Object description
maybe Lorraine, around 1820
Bisque porcelain (unglazed fired porcelain) with black painting
Inv. 1931.91.