Teacup and Saucer
1770-1777 (made)
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Tea bowl and saucer, soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilded. Cup without handle. Blue border with gilt scroll work around rim. On the body of the cup sprays of blossom with birds moulded in low relief. The saucer is similarly decorated.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, enamelled, moulded and gilt |
| Brief description | Tea bowl and saucer, soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilded, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, 1770-1777 |
| Physical description | Tea bowl and saucer, soft-paste porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilded. Cup without handle. Blue border with gilt scroll work around rim. On the body of the cup sprays of blossom with birds moulded in low relief. The saucer is similarly decorated. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Conjoined anchor and 'D' (Maker's mark painted (overglaze) in gold on underside) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Sydney A. Erwood |
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| Accession number | C.314&A-1922 |
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| Record created | August 14, 2008 |
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