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Chocolate Cup and Saucer for Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk (1686–1777)
Chocolate Cup and Saucer for Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk (1686–1777)

Chocolate Cup and Saucer for Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk (1686–1777)

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1732-1739
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.637.1): 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm) Overall (G83.1.637.2): 1 x 4 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.4 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Gilder’s mark F
DescriptionMeissen armorial cup and saucer, painted with chinoiserie figures in gardens and with the arms of the Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk, impaling those of Mary Blount of Blagdon. The ground has scattered indianische Blumen, and the cup has double gilt handles. The rim has gilt-line borders.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.637.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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