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SAUCER

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:
SAUCER
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Gorbunovo, Russia
Date made:
1800-1870
Size:
16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.139.2
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