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Child's Teacup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-16013

Description

Miniature porcelain teacup with handle. Blue transfer-printed floral pattern on interior rim and exterior body. Oval medallion on body frames an exotic landscape with Asian-style architecture, trees, a river and a sailboat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
teacups
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
tin (metal)
boats
floral patterns
mountains
trees
Cup
Teacup
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Spray
Pagoda
Tree
Mountain
Boat
Teacup

Additional Identification Number

C371F-J

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Julia G. Crocker

Accession Number

1933.6404.5-.9

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