Cup & Saucer
Artist
Coalport
Date1891 - 1896
Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe
MediumMaterial: bone china; gilt; glaze; gesso; enamel
DimensionsOverall (cup; dia.approx.; saucer dia. is 43.5 cm at T edge.): 6 x 24.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number1980.066.001 a,b
DescriptionFluted cup has a white ground around rim exterior & below that a pale turquoise ground. Around rim are gilt flowers with raised centers that look like opals & rubies or garnets but are raised gesso with overglaze enamels. Bottom three quarters of cup exterior has gilt foliate designs with very small raised gilt dots. Inside of cup & handle are completely covered with gilt. Saucer has same pattern & colours.Status
Not on view
