Cup
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Artistdecorated by
Xrouet
(French, active 1750–1775)
Date1753
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.213.1
DescriptionBleu lapis ground with 2 reserves, each containing 2 birds in flight (possibly polychrome thrushes). Each reserve surrounded by gilt palm leaves whose upper ends are linked by sprays of gilded flowers. Crossed L enclosing date letter A (1753), all below a latin cross for the painter Xrouet, (active 1750-1775). Incised mark:ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron, #2, 1926. Ellis Collection, 1940.
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