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Coffee Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1800

GUSN

GUSN-3447

Description

Black pencilled basket oof flowers, small sprays of flowers, adn border of "bellflowers," dart and garlands with gold highlights; ear-shaped handle with gadrooned spine.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
gilding
painting (coating)
drawing (image-making)
pencils (drawing and writing equipment)
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 5/8 (H), 2 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.116

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