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

Cup and Saucer

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

Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt. The cup is moulded outside and the saucer inside with scale pattern; both pieces are painted with a bouquet and sprays of flowers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, moulded in relief, painted in enamels and gilt.
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, moulded in relief, painted in enamels and gilt, German (Ludwigsburg), second half of 18th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt. The cup is moulded outside and the saucer inside with scale pattern; both pieces are painted with a bouquet and sprays of flowers.
Marks and inscriptions
Double 'C' under a crown (In blue)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Collection
Accession number
4708&A-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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