Teacup and Saucer
MakerMade by
Laviolette
(French, 1896 - 1905)
DecoratorDecorated by
Elite Works
(French, about 1875-1920)
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumMold-formed hard paste porcelain with gilding and overglaze enamels in green, gold, light purple, and blue
DimensionsComponent (height x width including handle x depth of teacup): 2 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (5.1 x 10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
Object number1938.24.56a-b
DescriptionRound, hard paste porcelain teacup (.a) with gilding and hand-painted overglaze enamels in green, gold, light purple, and blue. There is a slightly raised decoration in the shape of scrolls decorating the rim and sides. The applied decoration is divided into two horizontal sections by a gilded border running around the middle of the teacup. This border consists of a solid line above a scalloped line. Between the scallops are diamond-shapes which connect to short vertical lines that descend below the scalloped line. Below this border, yellow, blue, pink, and light purple flowers are hand-painted on green vines. A thin line of gilding is applied to the foot of the teacup. Above the border, the teacup is painted green; the enamel fades from darker green at the rim to a lighter green near the border. Gilded flowers are hand-painted on top of the green enamel. There is a line of gilding applied at the rim, with a dusting of gilding falling about one eighth of an inch down the inside and outside of the rim. Finally, the teacup has a gilded, molded and applied handle.
The accompanying saucer (.b) was not located at the time of cataloging.
The accompanying saucer (.b) was not located at the time of cataloging.
Status
Not on view
