cup

Object NameCup and Saucer

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1750-1800

Place MadeCentral Europe

Techniqueblue, enameled, gilt

SizeH (cup): 3.9 cm; H (saucer): 2.4 cm; D (cup): 7.4 cm; D (saucer): 11.9 cm

Accession Number75.3.101

Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionOpalescent white non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. (a) Shallow, circular shape, with upcurved sides; the inside enameled in dark blue in a pattern of stylized flowers, outlined in black; the flowers arranged in three groups of four, with curvilinear panels between each group, a half flower within each panel, and with small gilt flowers and blue foliage pendant; a stylized blue floral spray at the center; all within a circular frame outlined by two thin lines; trailed rounded foot rim; rough pontil mark, with tiny purple and blue spatters; remains of a paper label. (b) Circular shape, with rounded sides and flared rim; blue enameled and gilt floral band, matching that on (a), on the sides; trailed foot ring; rough pontil mark; small fragment of a paper label.
Provenance

Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.

Source John B. Strater

Source Margaret S. Robinson