Cup and Saucer
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Glazed earthenware
DATES
ca. 1825
DIMENSIONS
a cup: 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. (6.4 x 14 x 11.7 cm)
b saucer: 1 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (3.2 x 17.5 cm)
MARKINGS
Unmarked
ACCESSION NUMBER
2013.37.2a-b
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mrs. Morris Friedsam, by exchange and Designated Purchase Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
An earthenware cup and saucer of drabware ground. The simple hemispherical cup decorated at side with a transfer-printed motif in black ink depicting a chained black man on his knees against a foliate backdrop with a single palm tree. The same motif is repeated in a smaller scale within the recessed center of the saucer. A thin gilt line to rim, circular handle of cup and rim of saucer.
CONDITION:
Very good condition.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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