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Teacup and saucer

Made at: Worcester Manufactory (England)
Possibly decorated by: James Giles (English, 1718–1780)
English
about 1770
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 4.92 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Janet M. Wolfson
Accession Number1982.52a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionSoft-paste porcelain, cup has twisted twig handle terminating in leaves picked out in gold; gold band at foot of cup and upper rim of both pieces; gold scrollwork defining border of puce scale-pattern from which descend spiral festoons of polychrome flowers. Mark: crossed swords and "9" in underglaze blue.
Marks Mark: crossed swords and "9" in underglaze blue.
ProvenanceD. M. and P. Manheim, New York; April 10,1962, purchased by Janet M. Wolfson, Brookline, MA