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Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Cup and Saucer

middle of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours, gilded and applied decoration in relief. Painted with bouquets and sprays of flowers and with borders of scrollwork and cresting in gold.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in colours, gilded and applied decoration in relief
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours, gilded and applied decoration, Chantilly porcelain factory, Chantilly, middle of 18th century, and decorated in London.
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours, gilded and applied decoration in relief. Painted with bouquets and sprays of flowers and with borders of scrollwork and cresting in gold.
Credit line
Given by Roland H. Ley, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.256&A-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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