1790-1810
GUSN-6927
Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teacup: straight-sided chocolate (or coffee cup) with gold band around base and exterior rim; ear-shaped handle with gold pointed thumb hold; cipher exterior, opposite handle; saucer has gold band border, cipher center interior.
teacups
painting (coating)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Cup
Teacup
Porcelain
Underglazed
Painted
Chinese Export
Teacup
1934.376B
Unknown
China
2.75 (H), 2.75 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Misses Alice S. and Eunice W. Dexter
1934.376.2
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