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Cup

Cup
Object name 
Cup
Date 
1820-1830
Medium 
Porcelain
Dimensions 
overall: 3 x 4 x 3 in.
Description 
One of a set of seven cups with gilded bands, handles, spouts, and cup interiors and green, black, and gold enamel decorations; decorations include cherubs involved in various activities, griffins, cornucopias, cannons, spears, and draperies; handles are scrolled and spouts are molded to resemble stylized bird heads and necks. Part of a porcelain coffee service.
Object Number 
INV.12762