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1991.30.12

Octagonal wine cup, with points of octagon exaggerated so as to give the rim (which is edged in gold) a scalloped effect. [ASh [OPS move] 21/04/2016]

1991.30.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Octagonal wine cup, with points of octagon exaggerated so as to give the rim (which is edged in gold) a scalloped effect. [ASh [OPS move] 21/04/2016]
Long description
Octagonal wine cup, with points of octagon exaggerated so as to give the rim (which is edged in gold) a scalloped effect. The inside and outside of the cup are decorated with painted floral designs on a green ground, and on the inside are also painted gold lines. The base, which is circular, is decorated with gold lines, and green and blue lined foliate designs. Stamped maker's mark in the foot. [ASh [OPS move] 21/04/2016]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Sichuan
Person
Field collector Bertha Hensman
PRM source Bertha Hensman
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1991
Date collected
By 1991
Acquisition information
Donated: 14/10/1991
Materials and processes
Material Porcelain Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Thrown, Process Painted, Process Glazed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Height: max 37 mm, Width: max 107 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1991.30.12

Search terms: Vessel, Pottery, Food and Drink, Narcotic, Cup, Food Accessory