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