Tobias and the angel Raphael
Cup
middle of 18th century (made)
middle of 18th century (made)
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Coffee-cup of porcelain, painted in black enamel and gilt, with 'Tobias and the angel Raphael.' The cup is tall and straight-sided with a slightly rising loop-handle. Painted en grisaille in a circular medallion on the front is the scene of Tobias surrounded by his dogs, about to leave with the angel Raphael. A border of rococo scrollwork runs round the upper rim.
Object details
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| Title | Tobias and the angel Raphael (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze black enamel and gilt |
| Brief description | 'Tobias and the angel Raphael' coffee-cup, porcelain painted in black enamel and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, middle of 18th century |
| Physical description | Coffee-cup of porcelain, painted in black enamel and gilt, with 'Tobias and the angel Raphael.' The cup is tall and straight-sided with a slightly rising loop-handle. Painted en grisaille in a circular medallion on the front is the scene of Tobias surrounded by his dogs, about to leave with the angel Raphael. A border of rococo scrollwork runs round the upper rim. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Louis Cahen |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | C.63-1957 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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