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Coffee Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-28976

Description

Blue enamel feathered border; blue enamel spray of flowers with gold highlights; two small floweers also in blue enamel; ear-shaped handle with ridged spine and leaf terminals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
enameling
gilding
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.117

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