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Cup from Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Tea Service (2 of 6)

1785–1805

Chinese Export porcelain, late 18th-early 19th century

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Medium
porcelain, sepia enamel, gold leaf
Measurements
Overall: 7 x 9 x 6 cm (2 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Weight: 120.5 - 133.8 g
Credit Line
Gift of Harvey Buchanan in memory of Penelope Draper Buchanan and Dorothy Tuckerman Draper 2013.98.2.a
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A cylindrical white porcelain vessel features gold bands encircling the rim, upper body, and base. Encircling the top is a decorative frieze of repeating reddish-brown spiral shells and metallic gold leafy sprigs. Below, a single large shell is centered on the body, framed by golden leafy branches and detailed with fine sepia enamel lines. The vessel's smooth surface and horizontal gold bands create a balanced, classical framework for the intricate motifs.

Cup from Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Tea Service (2 of 6)

1785–1805

Chinese Export porcelain, late 18th-early 19th century

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