Cup
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Date1780
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions4.5 x 5.2 cm (1 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.227.1
DescriptionCoffee cup of demi-tasse size. Surface divided into 6 horizontal sections, three of a jaune jonquille color with a marbelized effect alternating with 3 of a blue background containing scenes of harbor and landscape in gilded oval frame. Top and bottom rims each have a band of pinkish-brown containing a simple gilt garland. Crosses L having date letters CC underneath. Symbol on right Incised marks:ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron, #10, 1927. Ellis Collection, 1940.
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