CUP
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: French Drawing Room
About this object
Cup has all over base enamel in white, both inside and out. Exterior is also enamelled in colors and gilt. On front is a white cartouche with the imperial double headed eagle and crown in black, gold and colors. To right and left are banners and military trophies. Around rest of cup are a series of cartouches in pale green with various designs, the imperial double headed eagle on three and military trophies on two, all in black. Above is a pink border, while rim and bottom are gilt.
- Object name:
- CUP
- Made from:
- Enamel
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 4 x 6.5 cm (1 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.3
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973