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Coffee Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-28975

Description

Up right with ear-shaped handle with gold thumbrest; gold band border; sepia-colored, scenic oval (gold border) depicting birds in flight over landscape of trees, building (right) and boulders.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
gilding
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.115

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