A) Flared body, entwined branch handle, medium relief classical scenes encircling body includes Apollo and his chariot. B) Four scallop shell designs connected by swags.
cups
saucers (plates)
porcelain
shell (animal material)
foliation (pattern)
chariots (carriages)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Classical
shell (animal material)
swags
Porcelain
Classical Figure
Shell
Chariot
Branch
Swag
CUP AND SAUCER
Impressed ""334""; unidentified crown over shield mark on each piece.
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
Western Europe
2.375 (H), 2.875 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.858AB
Europe
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