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Cup

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilding with Chinese groups in medallions on a ground of diaper ornament; the handle of the cup is formed by a Chinese male figure. Mark, T and a monogram, and on the saucer the arms of Hungary in blue.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cup
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilding. Hungarian (Herend), 19th century.
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilding with Chinese groups in medallions on a ground of diaper ornament; the handle of the cup is formed by a Chinese male figure. Mark, T and a monogram, and on the saucer the arms of Hungary in blue.
Dimensions
  • Cup height: 6.3cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Cup diameter: 6.3cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Saucer diameter: 12.7cm (Note: Converted from register)
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Collection
Accession number
1404-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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