Porcelain teacup and saucer with Imari design. Cobalt blue, orange and gilt design leaves, flowers, and tendrils and abstract motifs on white background, in three reserves outlined in gilt, separated by gilt leaf sprays and pendant flowers on cobalt blue background. Gilt on outside of c-scroll handle and rim. Saucer contains center medallion outlined in gilt with cobalt blue, orange and gilt leaves to match teacup. Gilt rim.
teacups
saucers (plates)
enameling
gilding
hand-painted
porcelain
floral patterns
Imari
Set, Cup and Saucer
Set, Cup and Saucer
1952.31AB
Coalport (Maker)
England, SHROPSHIRE
1 1/4 (H), 5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mr. John B. Morris Jr.
1952.31.1-.2
Shropshire (England, United Kingdom) [county]
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