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Cup and Saucer

A work made of porcelain with polychrome enamels and gilding.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of porcelain with polychrome enamels and gilding.

Date:

c. 1815

Artist:

Wedgwood Manufactory
England, founded 1759

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Wedgwood Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Title

Cup and Saucer

Place

Burslem (Object made in:)

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1810–1820

Medium

Porcelain with polychrome enamels and gilding

Inscriptions

Mark: "WEDGWOOD" printed in red on each. Inscription: "Coldbrood" on cup; "Mill nr. Llamorst. N. Wales" on saucer in red.

Dimensions

Cup: 6 × 10.5 cm (2 3/8 × 4 1/8 in.) diam. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.) Saucer: H. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) diam. 14.1 cm (5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Eugene D. Buchanan

Reference Number

1962.728a-b

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