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SAUCER

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Cup has a rectangular panel with an officer and a solider in landscape. On the rest of the side are three Imperial double-headed eagles and a wreath with crossed swords, all in gold, as is the formalized floral border around the lip of the cup. Saucer has a rectangular panel with an officer, a soldier and a drummer in a landscape. About the sides are four Imperial double-headed eagles and a border matching that on the cup, all in gold.

Object name:
SAUCER
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:
1796-1801
Size:
11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.424.2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK both: in blue, Imperial Porcelain Factory with monogram of Paul, surmounted by the Imperial crown; saucer: 708 impressed
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973