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2021-168,1&2A&B, Cups and Saucers
Pair of Cups and Saucers
2021-168,1&2A&B, Cups and Saucers

Pair of Cups and Saucers

Dateca. 1730
OriginAsia, China, Jingdezhen
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsCups: 1 1/2 × 3 1/4in. (3.8 × 8.3cm) Saucers: 7/8 × 4 3/4in. (2.2 × 12.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Kay Justice Ridinger in memory and honor of Charles W. Ridinger III
Object number2021-168,1&2A&B
DescriptionTwo handless teacups and saucers decorated in red and gold with a geometric border of leafy scrolls and flower blossoms atop incised lotus panels.
Label TextThe pattern that decorates these fragile cups and saucers closely relates to the pattern found on Chinese porcelain fragments recovered archaeologically in Hampton, Virginia.