Collection Highlights
Dragonfly Table lamp
c. 1900-1906
N84.113
Glass, bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object name
Saucer
Date
1820-1830
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
overall: 2 x 5 in.
Description
One of set of nine saucers 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 porcelian coffee service.
Object Number
INV.12769
Gallery Label
The donor of this set is either Margaret Bayard Rutgers or Margaret Bayard Baldwin.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
