Porcelain Cup with Lid Künstlertasse No. 28 – Ernst Fuchs for Rosenthal, 1980

A richly decorated Rosenthal artist’s cup with lid, combining floral ornament, vivid color, and a striking chalice-like silhouette. The sculptural handles and domed cover give the piece a strong display presence beyond the table. 

• Dimensions: H 17 cm, W 12 cm, D 10 cm
• Material: Glazed porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal
  
• Designer: Ernst Fuchs
  
• Color: Multicolor
  
• Era: 1980-1981
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no cracks, chips, or repairs
  
• Remarks: Künstlertasse No. 28

This piece works best as a small art object rather than conventional tableware. The saturated decoration and elaborate silhouette bring a more expressive note to a shelf or cabinet. It has the kind of imaginative presence that lifts a display and makes a single porcelain piece feel collected rather than simply decorative.

Ernst Fuchs (1930–2015) was an Austrian painter, printmaker, sculptor, and designer, and one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. Known for his visionary, symbol-rich imagery, he also brought his elaborate decorative language into applied arts, including Rosenthal artist editions that merge fine art, ornament, and porcelain design.

Rosenthal, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.