Wine taster (peach-shaped cup)
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
Dateca.1765-1768
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 10 × 7.3 cm (3 15/16 × 2 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionOf peach shape, ozier-moulded with prunus and foiage in relief, the branch handle forming three gnarled feet, naturalistically painted in colours with a kakiemon-type flower head border on interior rim
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.94
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1754-1756
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ca.1730-1740
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ca.1752-1755
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ca.1753
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