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Covered boullion cup and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1899

GUSN

GUSN-14140

Description

Chinese export hard-paste porcelain covered boullion cup and saucer; the round two-handled cup with domed lid, resting on round saucer with upturned sides and low front, finely potted, with overall "rose medallion" pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bouillon cups
saucers (plates)
porcelain
enamel paint
hand-painted
Chinese export
Cup, Soup
Cup, Soup

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.152A-C

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