Cup and Saucer
late 17th century or early 18th century (made)
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Cup and saucer of porcelain. Outside the cup and on the rim of the saucer are pairs of quails in petal-shaped compartments separated by sprays of flowers. In the middle of the saucer and on the bottom of the cup inside is a spray of peony, and on the lower side of the rim of the saucer are branches of prunus. The cup has no handle.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, iron-red enamel and gilt |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, iron-red enamel and gilt; Japan, Arita kilns (Imari type), Edo period, late 17th or early 18th century |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of porcelain. Outside the cup and on the rim of the saucer are pairs of quails in petal-shaped compartments separated by sprays of flowers. In the middle of the saucer and on the bottom of the cup inside is a spray of peony, and on the lower side of the rim of the saucer are branches of prunus. The cup has no handle. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Marie Adeline Dumergue |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs. Marie Adeline Dumergue, accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | C.110&A-1912 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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