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Teacup

Date1765-1775

OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsOH: 1 5/8"; Diam (rim): 2 7/8"

Credit LineGift of Mr. Wynn A. Sayman

Object number1999-77

DescriptionTeacup, hemispherical with low, circular foot ring and stylized small C-shaped handle with thumb rest on top and modified scroll at lower juncture. The interior rim of the cup has a narrow gilded band between two fine brown lines. The exterior of cup is painted in green, brown, pink, red, blue, yellow, and gilt with a seaside scene of a woman and man embracing as the man gestures to a ship flying the Danish colors in the distance. This scene, known as the "Sailor's Farewell," is adapted from an engraving of this title by T. Booth after L. P. Boitard, 1744. Gray glaze with puddling over a white-gray body.Inscription(s)noMark(s)noProvenanceWynn Sayman, Richmond, Mass 1999