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Coffee Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-28978

Description

Interior border: "dot" florettes in blue enamel; exterior border: orange line with blue enamel dot wave belwo; blue enamel rosebud with gold highlights; ear-shaped handle with notched handholds.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 5/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.119

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