Cup and Saucer (Gobelet litron et soucoupe)
Manufacturer
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
CultureFrench
OriginSèvres, Île-de-France, France
PeriodLouis XVI (1644-1791)
Datec.1785-1790
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.76.1): 4.8 x 5.2 x 7.1 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Overall (G91.7.76.2): 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (1.9 x 10.8 cm)
MarkingsCrowned interlaced Ls. Painter’s mark of a musical note
DescriptionSmall cup and saucer (gobelet litron et soucoupe) are decorated in pale-blue ground with gilt dot with bands of decoration including cornflowers and gilt dots.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.76.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
On view
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