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TUMBLER FROM A TEA SERVICE

Creator(s): Imperial Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

All have royal blue background with swags of leaves decoration in gold. a: In the center is a star-like medallion surrounded by a garland of leaves. From the gold bands on the edge hang swags of leaves with a garland of leaves intertwined through it. All the other pieces are gilded to match. b: Teapot; c,d: cup and saucer; e: handleless cup, this matches the preceding except that it has no handle; f: cup with ring foot. Some pieces may not be period.

Object name:
TUMBLER FROM A TEA SERVICE
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1762-1796
Size:
6.4 x 6.6 cm (2 1/2 x 2 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.244.6
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK cipher of Catherine II
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973