Coffee cup and saucer with "Chinese Musicians" pattern
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1768-1770
MediumSoapstone porcelain, underglaze cobalt blue, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.50.1): 6.5 x 8 x 5.9 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Overall (G91.7.50.2): 2.9 x 13 cm (1 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsFretted square in underglaze blue on base
DescriptionCoffee-cup and saucer are decorated with blue scale ground and cartouches enclosing 'Chinese' musicians, alternating with smaller cartouches of birds, all with elaborate gilt-scroll borders.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.50.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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