Cup
ca. 1750-60 (made)
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Painted round the cup and saucer is a scene with two classical figures seated in a verdant landscape; he holds what should perhaps be a lyre for his female companion to play while a dog leaps about their knees.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain painted in famille rose enamels |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain decorated with a European classical figure scene, chinese, ca. 1750-60 |
| Physical description | Painted round the cup and saucer is a scene with two classical figures seated in a verdant landscape; he holds what should perhaps be a lyre for his female companion to play while a dog leaps about their knees. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs. B. Nichols |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | FE.30-1972 |
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| Record created | March 13, 2003 |
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