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Cup and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-39733

Description

Handleless cup; cup and saucer both have underglazed blue rims; exterior of cup and interior of saucer decorated w/ dark green underglaze chain and sprigs of flowers; center of teacup also has sprig.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
underglazing
tin (metal)
floral patterns
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Underglazed
Sprig
CUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

Impressed on saucer botom: ""5""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.5 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1938.533AB

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