1790-1810
GUSN-6932
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.
saucers (plates)
painting (coating)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Porcelain
Underglazed
Painted
Chinese Export
Saucer
1934.376K
Unknown
China
5.5 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Misses Alice S. and Eunice W. Dexter
1934.376.11
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