Teacup and saucer with birds and fruit
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1770-1775
Mediumsoft-paste (bone ash) porcelain; overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.18.8a-b): 4.5 x 13.4 x 10.5 cm (1 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.)
MarkingsOpen crescent in underglaze blue on saucer only
DescriptionSaucer and cup with loop handle, painted in colours in the “Duchess of Kent” pattern with exotic birds amongst foliage in oval-shaped reserves and a central circular panel with a cluster of pink fruit on a mazarine blue ground, and gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.8a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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