Saucer

Artist Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1756

Date1780

Mediumsoft paste porcelain

Dimensions10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection

Object number1940.227.2

DescriptionSides of straight flare. Border containing 10 sectins, 5 of the color jaune jonquille with a marbelized effect, alternating with 5 of blue ground enclosing landscapes. Center containing round harbor scene with two figures. This surrounded by 2 bands of pinkish-brown containing a simple gilt garland. Crossed L having date letters CC underneath: Symbol to right. Incised mark:ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron, #10, 1927. Ellis Collection, 1940.

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