Porcelain teacup with cobalt blue enamel glaze and gold grape vine border on interior of cup. Gold decorative scrollwork surrounds rectangular panel bearing gilt initial "N", flanked by two cherubs with pink roses, against light blue ground, and gold, ear-shaped handle.
teacups
gilding
hand-painted
porcelain
Cup
Teacup
Teacup
"M. Imp le / de Sevres" (Painted)
1982.209A
Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Maker)
Sevres, France
2 3/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Eleanor Clarke Bowser
1982.209.1
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