Cup

Artist Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1756

Artistdecorated by Fallot French, active 1773–1790

Dateabout 1772

Mediumhard paste porcelain

Dimensions5.7 x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

Markings'Y' in middle of crossed L = 1776

Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection

Object number1940.254.1

DescriptionCoffee cup of demi-tasse size, with horizontal bands of light blue background alternating with gilded decoration of garlands and rinceaux and white background band with polychrome floral garlands. Crossed L enclosing date letter Y (?) (1776). Above, the mark (an oval with an accent above. All above the letter F for the painter of birds and ornament Fallot (active 1773-1790). To the right of this the letters IN.ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron #31, 1926. Ellis Collection, 1940.

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