Handleless Cup
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 × 3 1/2 inches (3.18 × 8.89 cm)
Credit LineGift of Katherine Harvey
Object numberF59-51/6
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DescriptionPart of seventy-seven piece tea and coffee service. In bottom of saucer and on interior sides of cups is a scene painted in Famille rose style showing two Chinese ladies and attendent in garden. Above figs is gold monogram, MTA, in gold oval. On interior sides of all pieces is border design in gold of grape bunches and leaves. On handleless cups on exterior side is also a gold spray of leaves and berries.
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