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Teacup and Saucer

Dateca. 1740

OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsTeacup: H: 1 ¾”; D: 2 ½” Saucer: D: 4 ¼”

Credit LineMuseum Purchase, C. Thomas Hamlin III Fund

Object number2016-86,A&B

DescriptionChinese porcelain teacup and saucer both of lobed or petal shape comprised of four lobes. The exterior of the cup and the interior of the saucer are decorated with European-style flowers and insects in opaque enamels similar in style to those done at the Meissen factory. The shape of the cup is related to a European prototype as well. The interior rim of the cup and saucer is decorated with a chain link border often found on armorial porcelain dating between 1740 and 1780.