Saucer
- Object Name:
- Saucer
- Object ID:
- 1945.033.01
- Place of Origin:
- China
- Date:
- 1785-1800
- Description:
- Saucer. Circular saucer with curved sides and plain rim. Painted polychrome decoration; outlined at top of inner surface by a blue band, below which are traces of a gilt line with triangular pendants formed of red and blue dots. Bottom outlined with a string of blue and gilt elements. Central motif consisting of a gray bird on a gray and gilt base holding a gilt sprig in mouth. Below bird is a rectangular blue panel outlined in gilt, containing a gold bird and leaf design. Outer surface undecorated. Indistinguishable red mark on base. Matching cup (1945.33.2).
- Material:
- Ceramic
- Dimensions:
- H-1.375 Dia-5.625 inches
- Provenance:
- Said to have belonged to John Stark and to bear his coat of arms. Donor may have made attribution on basis of set numbered 1935.008.01-23.
- Credit Line:
- Loaned by Lew S. Cutler
- People:
- Stark, John (1728-1822)
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