teacup
Object NameTeacup and Saucer
Makerprobably
Francesco Vezzi
Made FromGlass, Enamel, Gold
Date1720-1724
Place MadeItaly, Venice
TechniqueEnameled, gilded, blown
SizeOverall H: 8.2 cm; (a) Bowl H: 7.4 cm, Diam: 7.1 cm; (b) Saucer H: 2.4 cm, Diam: 12.1 cm
Accession Number79.3.287
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTeacup and Saucer. Lattimo. Blown; enameled, gilded. Circular bowl of teacup has fire-polished rim and is slightly tapered at bottom, with applied foot-ring; shallow saucer with upcurved, fire-polished rim and applied foot-ring. Both are decorated with flowers in brownish red enamels accented with gilding.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
