CUP

Creator(s): Popov Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Passageway to Dining Room

About this object

Shape is Empire. Cup has a base and flaring lip which are gilded. Body is in blue with a band in white and gilding of a rinceau with flowers and baskets of fruit in white. Curved handle is gilded. Most of interior is gilded. Saucer is decorated similarly.

Object name:

CUP

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

Gorbunovo, Russia

Date made:

1800-1870

Size:

10.5 × 9.7 cm (4 1/8 × 3 13/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

25.139.1

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK monogram of Popov Factory, AP, in blue underglaze over impress 36 and R

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973