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Coffee Cup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1775

GUSN

GUSN-42523

Description

Ribbed body with painted black border of stylized vine; black rose spray with gold highlights; ear-shaped handle with ridged spine and leafy terminals painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffee cups
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Cup, Coffee
Cup, Coffee

Inscription

Paper label, exterior: ""106-H""

Additional Identification Number

C346

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 3/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Julia Crocker

Accession Number

1933.6381

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