Saucer
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
French, founded 1756
Date1790
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
MarkingsCrossed L. On each side the letter M, making up the date letters MM(1790). All above letters JP, with a period after each.
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.250.2
DescriptionSaucer with sides of straight flare. Edge covered with bleu nouveau band containing stylized gilded motif, next to a white band containing 6 clusters of flowers, each cluster being of the same type. A simple gold band is followed by a white band and then another bleu nouveau band identical to the one on the rim. All this surrounds a cluster of pansies in the center.ProvenancePaul Kron Collection, 1926, No.30Theodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA
Ellis Collection, 1940
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