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Tea cup: C.49.2 & A-1950

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

One of two porcelain tea cups and saucers. The cup has no handle, and is painted in gold with Chinese figures, birds, trees, and scroll foliage.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-09) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
1720 - 1725

Components of the work

Saucer Diameter 12.4 cm Length 12.1 cm
Cup Height 4.4 cm Width 7 cm

Materials used in production

Paint
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.49.2 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 75271
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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