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Cup: EC.34-1942

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard paste procelain cup. Decorated in Kakiemon style, in red, blue, green and gold, with sprays of flowers. Quartrefoil shape, similar to C.25-1945, but without a handle.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Alfred Smith

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.4 cm
Width: 7.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1942-10-07) by Smith, Alfred

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1760

Materials used in production

Paint
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.34-1942
Primary reference Number: 140430

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 5 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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