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Cup

ca. 1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black. No handle. Printed with two scenes. A shepherd and shepherdess hold hands under a tree, and in the distance are two others hay making and a church; and a shepherdess driving sheep and lamb in front of a cottage. Inside is a swan on the water.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain transfer-printed in black
Brief description
Cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black, Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, ca. 1765
Physical description
Cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black. No handle. Printed with two scenes. A shepherd and shepherdess hold hands under a tree, and in the distance are two others hay making and a church; and a shepherdess driving sheep and lamb in front of a cottage. Inside is a swan on the water.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.4cm
  • Diameter: 7.3cm
Credit line
Given by Miss Wild
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.233-1938

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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