Cup and Saucer
1812-1825 (manufactured)
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Cup and saucer of bone china, painted in cobalt blue, enamel colours and decorated with gilding, in imitation of Japanese Imari ware. Inside the cup, and round the rim of the saucer, is a border of flowers and lozenges in alternate compartments with a blue ground; the outside of the cup and the middle of the saucer are each decorated with two shaped blue panels containing red flowers and gilt scrolls, and separated by floral sprays.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bone china, painted in cobalt blue, enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer with 'Japan' pattern, bone china, painted in cobalt blue, enamels and gilded, Derby Porcelain Factory, Engalnd (Derby), 1812-1825 |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of bone china, painted in cobalt blue, enamel colours and decorated with gilding, in imitation of Japanese Imari ware. Inside the cup, and round the rim of the saucer, is a border of flowers and lozenges in alternate compartments with a blue ground; the outside of the cup and the middle of the saucer are each decorated with two shaped blue panels containing red flowers and gilt scrolls, and separated by floral sprays. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'D' surmounted by a crown and crossed batons and six dots, in red |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Production | Previously dated 1825-48, but datable by the 'London' cup shape to ca. 1812-1825. |
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| Accession number | 3032&A-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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