Saucer

Artist Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (French, founded 1756)

Artistdecorated by Fallot (French, active 1773–1790)

Date1779

Mediumsoft paste porcelain

Dimensions12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection

Object number1940.254.2

DescriptionSaucer with sides of straight flare. Border of bands of light blue background alternating with gilded decoration of garlands and rinceaux and white background bands of polychrome flower garlands. Central white reserve with polychrome floral cluster of 3 large flowers with smaller flowers and leaves. Crossed L enclosing date letter bb (1779) above the number 69 all in light green. Incised mark:
ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron #31, 1926. Ellis Collection, 1940.

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