Cup and Saucer
1700-1800 (made)
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The cup and saucer, of blue and white painted porcelain, are gaily painted with a hexagonal pattern. The saucer has a stylised longevity character at its centre.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, thrown, painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Korea, Choson dynasty, 1700-1800 |
| Physical description | The cup is decorated with a hexagonal pattern border on the outer wall and a stylised long-life character. The saucer has a stylised longevity character at its centre. |
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| Summary | The cup and saucer, of blue and white painted porcelain, are gaily painted with a hexagonal pattern. The saucer has a stylised longevity character at its centre. |
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| Accession number | C.443&A-1920 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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