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Cup and saucer

Dutch (Delft)
about 1725-1760
Object Place: Europe, Delft, The Netherlands

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware, colored enamels
Dimensions Overall: 3.8cm (1 1/2in.)
Other (Part A): 6.4cm (2 1/2in.)
Other (Part B): 11.3cm (4 7/16in.)
Credit Line Gift of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson
Accession Number61.124a-b
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionGrayish-white glaze painted with flowers, birds and butterflies in blue, yellow, green, and red, in Chinese manner. unmarked; Probably made at sign of the Three Barrels or the Greek A factory. Small chips on rim of cup, two chips glued.
Marks unmarked
ProvenancePaul Blancan, Paris; November 20-22, 1924, Paul Blancan sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, lot 80