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Saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-6941

Description

Slightly lobed body with scalloped gilt edge; central heraldic device: bird, facing left perched atop shield with gilt floral spray surrounded by olive branches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
enameling
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
crests (motifs)
Federal
Porcelain
Painted
Enameled
Family Crest
Federal
Chinese Export
SAUCER

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5.5 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1987.460.2

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