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Pair of Teacups

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1900

GUSN

GUSN-307537

Description

Two porcelain enameled teacups decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Gilding around rims and on the thumb rest of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
porcelain
enameling
hand-painted
Chinese export
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Additional Identification Number

1963.316Aa
1963.316Ba

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Huntly H. Gilbert

Accession Number

1963.316.1-.2

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