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SAUCER

Creator(s): Gardner Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Passageway to Icon Room


About this object

Cup has rectangular panel on front painted with the bust of a General wearing a green uniform, gold epaulettes and red and gold collar. He wears the badge of St. George at his neck and near it, five other badges. On his left breast are three stars and one cross. He wears a sash of the Order of St. George. Rest of cup is gilded and is engraved with military motifs. Saucer is partly gilded and also is engraved with military motifs.

Object name:
SAUCER
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Verbilki, Russia
Date made:
1800-1825
Size:
16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.31.2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK G underglaze blue, impressed G, impressed number (66?)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973