Cup and Saucer
18th century (made)
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Cup and saucer of 'eggshell' porcelain, one of a pair, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and decorated with gilding. Both pieces are painted with a bunch of flowers, a gourd and a fan suspended from a ring and with birds, flowers and rocks. Round the rim is a gilt floral border.
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 gilt |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt, China, Qing dynasty, 18th century |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of 'eggshell' porcelain, one of a pair, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and decorated with gilding. Both pieces are painted with a bunch of flowers, a gourd and a fan suspended from a ring and with birds, flowers and rocks. Round the rim is a gilt floral border. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by W. H. Cope, Esq. |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. W. H. Cope, accessioned in 1903. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. One of a pair [663&A, 663B&C-193];; |
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| Accession number | 663&A-1903 |
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| Record created | February 2, 2009 |
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