Teacup and Saucer
Dateca. 1740
OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsTeacup: H: 1 ¾”; D: 2 ½”
Saucer: D: 4 ¼”
Saucer: D: 4 ¼”
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, C. Thomas Hamlin III Fund
Object number2016-86,A&B
DescriptionChinese porcelain teacup and saucer both of lobed or petal shape comprised of four lobes. The exterior of the cup and the interior of the saucer are decorated with European-style flowers and insects in opaque enamels similar in style to those done at the Meissen factory. The shape of the cup is related to a European prototype as well. The interior rim of the cup and saucer is decorated with a chain link border often found on armorial porcelain dating between 1740 and 1780.
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