Coffee cup with exotic birds
CultureChinese
DecoratedEngland
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Datec.1750; deocrated in England c.1760
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamels
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 5.7 x 7.9 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
DescriptionChinese coffee cup decorated with three exotic birds perched among berried foliage, the interior with a gilt dentil rim. Decorated in England, in the style of James Giles, c.1760
Credit LineGift of Helen E. Gardiner
Object numberG08.3.9
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1768
Object number: G83.1.1163.1-2
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.110