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Cup

Cup
Object name 
Cup
Date 
1800-1850
Medium 
Earthenware
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description 
Molded pearlware cup (Gaudy Dutch style - "dove" pattern) with flaring walls and indented band at mid-point; hand-painted with blue underglaze of feathers, tendrils, and interior border grid with overglaze central green imbricated form with red petals around on field of yellow and green leaves, red flowers, and reddish ground on one edge.
Object Number 
INV.13056
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.