Cup
ca. 1770-90 (made)
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Of cylindrical form, with loop handle. Painted with a scene of pavilions in a landscape, and with a confused diaper border below the lip. Gilt bands above and below this border, round the foot and down the handle.
Object details
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Object type | |
Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilded |
Brief description | Cup, porcelain painted with pavilions in a landscape, and a diaper border, Chinese, ca. 1770-90 |
Physical description | Of cylindrical form, with loop handle. Painted with a scene of pavilions in a landscape, and with a confused diaper border below the lip. Gilt bands above and below this border, round the foot and down the handle. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Mark: crossed swords in gold. |
Credit line | Given by Mr. R. J. Charleston |
Historical context | Painted in imitation of English transfer-printed ware. |
Production | The gilding added in England. |
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Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose and Luisa E. Mengoni Chinese Export Ceramics London: V&A Publishing, 2011, pp.28-30, pl.28 |
Collection | |
Accession number | C.72-1953 |
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Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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