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Cup and saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-16165

Description

Pink lustre border w/ white vermiculate design; in center, on white: painted yellow and red orchid(?) w/ green leaf; cups: footed bucket shape w/ pointed figure-7 handle; painted flower, as above, in center of basin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
leaf (metal)
luster (textile)
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
porcelain
overglazing
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
leaf (metal)
Porcelain
Luster
Overglazed
Orchid
Leaf
CUP AND SAUCER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 (H), 3.25 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1970.274.9AB

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