Saucer

Artist Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (French, founded 1756)

Artistdecorated by Xrouet (French, active 1750–1775)

Date1753

Mediumsoft paste porcelain

Dimensions13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection

Object number1940.213.2

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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