Coffee cup

Date1780-1800

MediumHard-paste porcelain

DimensionsOH: 2 5/8"; Diam.: 2 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mr. Joseph France

Object number2001-45

DescriptionPolychrome enamel decorated coffee cup with a prunus molded handle. Floral spray on the side opposite the handle and an interwoven floral border around the exterior rim. A dot and dash border ornaments the interior rim in iron red with red and flue berries and gilding. Cup sits on a 3/16" verical foot.

A 1 3/4" hairline descends from rim and body deformed in firing, rather oval. Area of hairline smeared with gold. Another 3/4" hairline spurs off into a 1 1/2" hairline next to handle.
Label TextThis Chinese export porcelain coffee cup is decorated in opaque enamels and features a floral sprig in blue, red, and rose opposite the handle. The rim is wrapped in interwoven iron red florals with tassels and the interior bears a dash and dot line.
ProvenanceFormerly owned by Joseph France's parents, Richard and Louisa F. France.