Cup and Saucer
ca.1790 (made)
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Cup and saucer of porcelain, decorated in overglaze enamels and gilt. Cup, bowl-shaped with deep saucer. Medallions executed in sepia depicting European river scenery. Broad borders of floral scrolls on a gilt diaper ground.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted overglaze enamels and gilt; China, Qing dynasty, ca.1790 |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of porcelain, decorated in overglaze enamels and gilt. Cup, bowl-shaped with deep saucer. Medallions executed in sepia depicting European river scenery. Broad borders of floral scrolls on a gilt diaper ground. |
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| Credit line | Basil Ionides Bequest |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | C.60&A-1951 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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