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Cup and Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with a wide rim. The saucer has two concentric orange rings on its face. The inner ring has an intricate crest in the center with a shield featuring three black stars on a white background and a black band. The crest is topped with a bird perched on an anchor. The crest is surrounded by ornate scrollwork, flowers, and a woman with a child. The outer ring and rim have a rope-like pattern in orange. The rim has six floral pattern sets, each consisting of pink roses and purple and pink flowers with green leaves. The background of the saucer is white. The saucer sits on a plain grey background.

Artwork Details

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