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Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The saucer has a white background. The saucer features a wide lip and a flat base. There are two concentric orange rings around the center. The inner ring and outer rim have an orange rope-like pattern. The outer edge has purple and pink flowers with green stems. The center features a crest with a bird on top and a figure on the right. The crest has a shield divided horizontally with three black stars on a white background on top and a black section on the bottom. The crest is surrounded by pink and purple flowers and greenery and orange curled designs. The cup has a white background with an orange handle. The cup has a crest on the front similar to the one on the saucer. The cup also features a floral design. The cup and saucer are by the artist Meissen. The cup and saucer are titled "Cup and Saucer".

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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