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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teacup

ca. 1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teacup of soft-paste porcelain. The cup has no handle. Transfer-printed in underglaze blue with peonies, palisade and landscape in Chinese style; double line border within.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Teacup, soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, ca. 1780
Physical description
Teacup of soft-paste porcelain. The cup has no handle. Transfer-printed in underglaze blue with peonies, palisade and landscape in Chinese style; double line border within.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.8cm
  • Diameter: 6.7cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
A crescent, in blue
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.906-1924

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Record createdMay 28, 2009
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