Saucer
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches (2.86 x 13.65 cm)
Credit LineGift of Katherine Harvey
Object numberR59-2/30
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DescriptionPart of 77 piece tea service. In bottom of saucer, on exterior sides of cups is a scene painted in famille-rose style stowing 2 Chinese ladies and attendant in garden. Above figures 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 cup on exterior side is also a gold spray of leaves and berries.
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