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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-7021

Description

Saucer with double orange band and red dots. Secondary border of red dot and dash band. Central decoration of pink and green flower sprig. Smaller sprig on the exterior of the cup and small orange leaf in bowl of cup.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
enameling
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
dot and line
dots
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
leaf (metal)
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Porcelain
Enameled
Painted
Chinese Export
Flower
Sprig
Leaf
Dot-and-Dash
Dotted
Saucer

Additional Identification Number

1969.3.2B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Marguerite Souther

Accession Number

1969.3.2

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