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

Cup and Saucer

ca. 1755-1756 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of porcelain painted with enamels. Painted with sprays of red, purple and pale blue flowers in the manner of Japanese kakiemon porcelain.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with enamels
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted with enamels, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1755-1756.
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted with enamels. Painted with sprays of red, purple and pale blue flowers in the manner of Japanese kakiemon porcelain.
Dimensions
  • Saucer height: 2.1cm
  • Saucer width: 13.1cm
  • Cup height: 6.5cm
  • Cup width: 6.5cm
Conversion from the Register
Style
Marks and inscriptions
An anchor (In red)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.211&A-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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