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Cup and saucer

China

1865-1900

Measurements

Cup, 2-3/8 in x 4-1/8 in x 3-3/8 in (dia); saucer, 1in x 6 in (dia)

Materials

Underglaze blue decorated porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.769

Condition Notes

The cup has several small chips in the rim.  The saucer has a small chip in the rim and areas of roughness.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

Circular Chinese export ceramic cup with oblique sides curving inward at base terminating in a rolled turned foot rim, applied angular "spike" handle, exterior blue design on white,Canton river scene of bridge and pagoda, trees and rocks, edged with sol