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CUP

Creator(s): Novyi Factory (Manufacturer)

On view in: Passageway to Dining Room


About this object

Urn shaped cup has two disc shaped panels with flowers in various colors set in a gold frame. On front is a lozenge panel with musical instruments in silver against blue and a semicircular panel with military trophies in silver against green, the same two designs being repeated under the handle. Gold bands about lip and foot and interior is gilt. Scrolling handle terminates above lip. Handle curves above lip and centers a mask in the curve on each side. Saucer is painted to match.

Object name:
CUP
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Kuzaievo, Russia
Date made:
1818-ca. 1830
Size:
8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.98.1
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK H in blue for Novyi Factory underglaze blue, grainy disturbance of surface of glaze p. 287 Popov
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973