Collection Highlights
Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
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Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
ca. 1770
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
cup: 2 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. ( 5.1 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm )
saucer: 1 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 13 cm )
Description
Porcelain cup with handle and saucer; double row of molded reeding in interior; painted purple enamel rock and chrysanthemum pattern; gilt rim, foot, and handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number
1940.43ab
Marks
painted: in blue underglaze on saucer reverse and beneath cup base: crossed lines
painted: enameller's mark beneath saucer:"E"
Gallery Label
It is part of the tea service 1940.37-45.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
