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Dresdenware

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001857

A style of porcelain decoration originating from the city of Dresden, Germany, characterized by intricate hand-painted floral motifs, figural scenes, and rococo-inspired ornamentation. This decorative style became prominent in the 18th century, particularly associated with the Meissen porcelain manufactory. Authentic Dresdenware often bears a specific crown and 'D' mark.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001857
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial ceramics
SynonymsDresden; Meissenware
ReferencesDresdenware Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)
TranslationsGerman: Dresdner Porzellan; Spanish: porcelana de Dresde; French: porcelaine de Dresde
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001857",
  "term": "Dresdenware",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A style of porcelain decoration originating from the city of Dresden, Germany, characterized by intricate hand-painted floral motifs, figural scenes, and rococo-inspired ornamentation. This decorative style became prominent in the 18th century, particularly associated with the Meissen porcelain manufactory. Authentic Dresdenware often bears a specific crown and 'D' mark.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Dresden",
    "Meissenware"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial ceramics",
  "references": [
    "Dresdenware Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dresdner Porzellan",
    "es": "porcelana de Dresde",
    "fr": "porcelaine de Dresde"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dresdenware/"
}

Record 2,054 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.