Cup and Saucer (Gobelet litron et soucoupe)
Manufacturer
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Gilder
Pierre-Jean-Baptiste Vandé
(French)
CultureFrench
OriginSèvres, Île-de-France, France
PeriodLouis XVI (1644-1791)
Datec.1789-1793
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with black ground, platinum, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G92.3.1.1): 6.8 x 9 x 6.3 cm (2 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
Outside Diameter (G92.3.1.2): 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.)
MarkingsInterlaced Ls. Impressed M and trident. Gilder’s mark
DescriptionCup and saucer decorated with black ground, Chinoiserie landscapes and figures in several tones of gold and platinum.
Credit LinePurchased with funds raised by the Twelve Trees of Christmas Gala
Object numberG92.3.1.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
On view
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