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Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with floral designs and coat of arms. The saucer is round and flat. The saucer's main body is white. A double orange border encircles the center. The inner circle contains a colorful coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield with three black stars on a white background and a black band. The shield has a brown bird on top. The shield is surrounded by a brown curled frame. Colorful floral designs are on either side of the frame. The outer circle features an orange rope-like design. The saucer's rim has a thin orange border. Small purple and pink floral designs are on the saucer. A cup is not present. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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