Cup and Saucer

Medium: Glazed earthenware

Geograhical Locations:

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)

Collections:

Accession Number: 2013.37.2a-b

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.

Brooklyn Museum