Cup and saucer with Aesop's fables of the wolf and the lamb
Manufacturer
Strasbourg
(French, 1751 - 1781)
CultureFrench
OriginStrasburg, Alsace, France
Dateca.1768-1781
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, overglaze enamel and gold
DimensionsOverall (G96.5.122a): 6.8 x 8.5 x 6.4 cm (2 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Overall (G96.5.122b): 14 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (37.5 x 14 cm)
MarkingsCup 'c28' in underglaze blue and the saucer 'H/C86' in underglaze blue
DescriptionStrasburg cup and saucer painted with Aesop's fable of the wolf and lamb.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.122ab
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770
Object number: G05.18.24
Artist / Maker: Jefferyes O'Neale
ca.1752-1755
Object number: G95.6.1.1-2
ca.1750; decorated in London by O'Neale, ca.1750-70
Object number: G83.1.810
Artist / Maker: Jefferyes O'Neale
ca.1752-1755
Object number: G83.1.1198.1-2
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
ca.1736-40
Object number: G96.5.1
