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Teacup and Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5769

Description

Teacup and saucer from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
saucers (plates)
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Teacup
Teacup

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

2 1/8 (H), 3 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.972.16AB

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