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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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