Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Cup and saucer
Object Number:
1940.43ab
Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a: Saucer): 1 1/4 × 5 1/8 in. (3.2 × 13 cm)
Overall (b: Cup): 2 in. × 3 3/4 in. × 3 in. (5.1 × 9.5 × 7.6
Marks:
painted: in blue underglaze on saucer reverse and beneath cup base: crossed lines
painted: enameller's mark beneath saucer:"E"
Description:
Porcelain cup with handle and saucer; double row of molded reeding in interior; painted purple enamel rock and chrysanthemum pattern; gilt rim, foot, and handle.
Gallery Label:
It is part of the tea service 1940.37-45.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
