Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teacup and saucer
Object Number:
1956.171.17ab[dup]
Date:
1939-1950
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 7/8 in. × 5 5/8 in. (2.2 × 14.3 cm)
Overall (b): 2 3/8 in. × 3 7/8 in. (6 × 9.8 cm)
Marks:
printed: on base of teacup and saucer: "ADLINE CHINA/ MADE IN OCCUPIED/ JAPAN"
Description:
White teacup and saucer printed with floral garlands in pink, yellow, green and blue, the image appears three times on the upper surface of the saucer and once on each side of the teacup; the rims of both are decorated with and ochre and blue floral scroll design; edges decorated with gold leaf; saucer has fluted sides that curve up from the base to the rim and has a small foot; teacup has a flared lip, rounded foot and an ovoid handle decorated with a gold stripe.
Gallery Label:
This teacup and saucer belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
