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Coffee Cup

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-3466

Description

Two coffee cups part of a larger service. Straight-sided with ear-shaped handle with gadrooned spine; border on exterior; floral sprigs on exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

1932.495A,B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Louis F. Snow

Accession Number

1932.495AB

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