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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Covered Cup and Saucer

ca. 1786-ca. 1787 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Porcelain covered cup and saucer, decoration of pink rose swags with broad borders of pale green rosebuds; gilt dentil border on cup and cover, gilt rose knop on cover.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Cup Body (With Saucer)
  • Cup Cover
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Porcelain covered cup and saucer, decoration of roses and rosebuds, by Lamoninary and Vanier's porcelain factory, Valenciennes, ca. 1786-ca. 1787
Physical description
Porcelain covered cup and saucer, decoration of pink rose swags with broad borders of pale green rosebuds; gilt dentil border on cup and cover, gilt rose knop on cover.
Marks and inscriptions
'LV' in monogram (painted in red enamel)
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.538 to B-1909

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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