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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teacup and Saucer

ca. 1871 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teacup and saucer of red earthenware splashed with white slip over a ground covered with manganese-purple under a clear glaze. The cup has a loop handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with slip under a clear glaze
Brief description
Cup and saucer of red earthenware splashed with white slip over a dark manganese-brown glazed ground. Swiss, Heimberg, about 1871.
Physical description
Teacup and saucer of red earthenware splashed with white slip over a ground covered with manganese-purple under a clear glaze. The cup has a loop handle.
Credit line
Given by Her Majesty's Commissioners
Collection
Accession number
C.618&A-1921

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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