Saucer
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datemid 19th century
MediumMold-formed porcelain with gilding
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 5 1/4in. (13.3cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Dr. Annie C. Miller
Object number1941.9.1.36
DescriptionPorcelain saucer with gilded decoration. Part of a large group of white and gold teawares made of a white ceramic, porcelain in most cases, with gilding as the only decoration. The group consists of one large teapot (.1a,b), one smaller teapot (.2a,b), two cream pitchers (.3 and .4), one slop bowl (.5), two teacups (.6 and .7), five teacup saucers (.8,-.12), four coffee cups (.13-.16), and four coffee cup saucers (.17-.20). The group continues with ten plates in three different sizes (.21-.30), five small plates (.31-.35), one saucer (.36), two compotes (.37-.38), three lidded dishes (.39a-c-.41a-c), one pitcher (.42), one dish (.43), and a lid (.44).
The multi-sided saucer has a ribbed rim and gilding at the outer and inner edges. There is an additional circular band of gilding in the center of the saucer. An imperfection in the porcelain appears as a black dot on the surface of the saucer. The gilding at the center and outer edge of the rim is worn, most noticeably at the corners.
The multi-sided saucer has a ribbed rim and gilding at the outer and inner edges. There is an additional circular band of gilding in the center of the saucer. An imperfection in the porcelain appears as a black dot on the surface of the saucer. The gilding at the center and outer edge of the rim is worn, most noticeably at the corners.
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