Cup
Mid 18th century (made), Mid 18th century (decorated)
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| Place of origin |
Decorated with biblical scenes within narrow gilt frames, supported by cherubs and surrounded by rococo ornament. Both the cup and the saucer also have gilt borders on the rim. Overdecorated in Holland
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilt |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer decorated with biblical scenes, Chinese, mid 18th century |
| Physical description | Decorated with biblical scenes within narrow gilt frames, supported by cherubs and surrounded by rococo ornament. Both the cup and the saucer also have gilt borders on the rim. Overdecorated in Holland |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Basil Ionides |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | CIRC.141-1963 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2003 |
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