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Teacup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-15622

Description

White transfer-print creamware footed teacup. Black floral transfer print with superimposed paint on the exterior and interior. Molded gadrooned border around the exterior rim. Acanthus molded handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
glazing (coating)
hand-painted
creamware
transfer printing
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Inscription

Painted: ""2/1518"" [decorator's mark]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/8 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.465.2

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