Tea Cup and Saucer
Artist
Worcester
Date1790 C
Place of ManufactureWorcester, England, Europe
MediumMaterial: soft paste porcelain; overglaze; enamel; gilt
DimensionsOverall (cup measurements; saucer 3.3 ht, 13.9 diam.): 6.1 x 7.8 x 10 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number1972.047.001 a,b
Descriptionsaucer is a shallow bowl with a gilt border design of pyramids at the rim. further into the well is a border of torches and flowering scrolls in red alternating with red urns in a gilt oval. Well base has three gilt rings, one within the other. Cup has the same decoration on the exterior and a simple scroll.Colour: white, gilt, red, orange
Status
Not on view
