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Beaker

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1745
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 7.62 cm (3 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.679
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOne of a pair of handleless cups (with 1988.678). Deep fluted sides and flaring, lobed rim, with molding at foot. Polychrome and molded decoration of tea plants spiral up the sides. Brown edge.
Marks Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.