Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
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Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Part (saucer): 1 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. (2.9 x 14.6 cm)
Part (cup): 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (7 x 11.4 x 9.8 cm)
Description
Faceted pearlware cup and saucer with abstract flowers and shapes in blue underglaze, rust enamel, green enamel, and pink luster; cup has angular scrolling handle.
Credit Line
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number
1927.15ab
Marks
painted: in purple luster on bottom of saucer: "100"
Gallery Label
This style of earthenware is referred to as 'Gaudy Dutch'.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
