CUP WITH BASKETS OF FRUIT

Creator(s): Popov Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

Around cup are three hexagonal panels, each with a basket of fruit etched in gold against a green ground. Between these are bunches of purple flowers with gold leaves. There are several bands of gilding and one impressed border. Handle ends in fan like design. Details of it are partially gilded. Most of inside of cup is gilded. Saucer has same decorative scheme.

Object name:

CUP WITH BASKETS OF FRUIT

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

Gorbunovo, Russia

Date made:

1825-1840

Size:

10.2 × 6.8 cm (4 × 2 11/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

25.105.1

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK monogram of Popov Factory, impressed, 61 or 17, A )see #255 to 258 Popov p. 288)

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973