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Tea cup with handle(one of a set of three)
Chinese
1750–1799
Object Place: China for American Market
Medium/Technique
Porcelain
Dimensions
5.08 x 10.79 x 9.52 cm (2 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Richard Edwards
Accession Number1972.499
NOT ON VIEW
DescriptionThis cup has a blue leaf design and gold bands that are mostly worn off. Part of a Chinese and English porcelain tea service 1972.481-501, 1972.560-563, 1972.604-612
ProvenanceProbably descended in the Derby and West families of Salem, MA; to Richard Edwards; 1972, gift of Richard Edwards to the MFA. (Accession date: June 7, 1972)