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Cup

Object Name:
Cup
Object ID:
1951.013.06.2
Place of Origin:
Canton (Guangzhou Province), China
Date:
1785-1802
Description:
Teacup. Pearlware. Handleless cup of inverted bell shape with plain rim and base ring. Slightly bluish white body with handpainted decoration. Decoration on exterior includes a green band at the top with a scalloped bottom and floral sprigs of red and green. Decoration on the interior includes a floral sprig at the bottom of cup in red and green, two bands of dark olive green and small clovers between the bands.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware
Dimensions:
H-1.85 Dia-3.5 inches
Provenance:
Part of the Dr. and Mrs. Loren A. Sanders Collection, bequeathed by Madeline C. Sanders (1876-1951).
Credit Line:
Dr. and Mrs. Loren A. Sanders Collection, Bequest of Madeline C. Sanders
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