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Cup and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-40570

Description

Handleless footed cup w/ underglaze blue band around middle exterior of body; underglaze maroon and blue bands around inside edge of cup and saucer; maroon flower w/ blue leaves in center of both.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cups
saucers (plates)
earthenware
enameling
glazing (coating)
pearlware
underglazing
tin (metal)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Enameled
Underglazed
Flower
CUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

Impressed on saucer bottom: ""U""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1940.424AB

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