Cup
- Object Name:
- Cup
- Object ID:
- 1959.085
- Place of Origin:
- Canton, China
- Date:
- 1795-1805
- Description:
- Cup, no handle. Hard paste porcelain. Image of New Hampshire State Seal on front: blue oval with gilt stars, ship on white background, green water, and red sunrise. Blue and gilt scalloped border around seal and inside of rim. Gilt initials "JAC" on reverse.
- Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Hard paste - Dimensions:
- H-2 Dia-3.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Probably belonged to John Colby (1765-1811) and Anna Colby (c. 1763-1811) of Concord, NH. This cup and saucer are part of a 53-piece tea service, specially ordered throught Canton chinaware merchant Yam Shinqua.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of J. A. Lloyd Hyde
- Subjects:
- State seal (NH)
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