Cup and Saucer

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

Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Decorated with groups of poultry and with insects in colours. With borders of gilt scale-pattern edged with rococo scrollwork and flowers.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur Berlin, Berlin, middle of 19th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Decorated with groups of poultry and with insects in colours. With borders of gilt scale-pattern edged with rococo scrollwork and flowers.
Marks and inscriptions
A sceptre (In blue)
Credit line
Given by Mr R.H. Ley, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.150&A-1912

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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