Cup and Saucer
1736-1750 (made)
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Enamels are glass-like pigments used to decorate ceramics, glass and metal. They are fused on to the surface of already-fired ceramics by a number of additional firings, often in a specifically designed 'muffle kiln'. Enamel-painting started very early in China. This cup and saucer also has decoration in gold and silver.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilding |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels in the famille rose palette and gilding, China, Qing dynasty |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer, of porcelain painted in overglaze enamels in the famille rose palette and gilding. On the outside of the cup and on the interior of the saucer with two ladies playing chess and two others chatting in a room with two dogs and a boy. Inside the cup and round the cavetto of the saucer, border of flowers and scrolling foliage in gold. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | Enamels are glass-like pigments used to decorate ceramics, glass and metal. They are fused on to the surface of already-fired ceramics by a number of additional firings, often in a specifically designed 'muffle kiln'. Enamel-painting started very early in China. This cup and saucer also has decoration in gold and silver. |
| Other number | Loan no. 570 |
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| Accession number | C.1445&A-1910 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2008 |
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