Cup

late 18th century or early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup of porcelain, nearly cylindrical. Painted in enamel colours with two birds, water plants and rocks; inside the rim is a gilt Chinese border.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Cup of porcelain, painted in enamels and gilded, New Hall porcelain factory, Shelton, late 18th century or early 19th century
Physical description
Cup of porcelain, nearly cylindrical. Painted in enamel colours with two birds, water plants and rocks; inside the rim is a gilt Chinese border.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.4cm
  • Diameter: 6cm
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3259-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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