Saucer
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Artistdecorated by
Tabary
(French, active 1754–1755)
Date1756
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.216.2
DescriptionBleu lapis ground with gold border on top and bottom. Has large cartouche of white ground containing 2 polychrome birds in flight, one holding a branch with leaves and red berries or flowers. Cartouche surrounded by stylized, gilt palm leaves with small areas of gilt trellis work. Crossed L enclosing date letter D (1757) surmounted by a lozange symbol of the painter of birds Tabary (active 1754-1755).ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron, #26, 1926. Ellis Collection, 1940.
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