Porcelain enameled cup (.1) and saucer (.2). Gold ground border decorated with green tendrils and pink tree peonies. Scrolled medallions of 1) birds and flowers and 2) court scenes. Cup has upward pointed thumb rest.
cups
saucers (plates)
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
medallions (ornament areas)
rose (genus)
Set, Cup and Saucer
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Set, Cup and Saucer
1990.299.29A,B
Unknown
China
2 5/8 (H), 3 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.29.1-.2
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