Cup and Saucer
Dateca. 1740
OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsCup: OH 17/16”; OD: 2 11/16". Saucer: OH: 1/2"; OD: 4 1/4".
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-59,A&B
DescriptionCup (a): handless cup with slightly flared rim decorated in opaque enamels of pink, white, blue, green, yellow, and black with cockerels amidst rocks, peonies, prunus branches and chrysanthemum blossoms; the interior rim painted with a pink diaper border interrupted by four reserves each containing a leafy flower; a central leafy flower sprig in the bottom of the cup. Saucer (b) circular saucer painted ensuite with the cup.
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