The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of October 11, 2026

A cylindrical, gilded porcelain cup features a flared rim and an ornate handle ending in a winged child's head. Within a Gothic arch, Pharamond sits on a throne in a red robe and blue cape, labeled "pharamond" above. Intricate purple lattice patterns, gold fleur-de-lis, and colorful quatrefoils decorate the exterior. To the right, a blue medallion displays a profile portrait, all rendered with meticulous painted detail against a golden background.

Cup

1827

Sèvres Porcelain Factory

(French, est. 1756)
decorated by

Pierre Huard

(French)
France, Sèvres
porcelain
Overall: 8.2 x 10 cm (3 1/4 x 3 15/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Derek Ostergard in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamson Hoffman 1998.412.a
Location: 221 19th Century Decorative Arts

Description

The 19th-century decorator of this cup embellished it with motifs from different eras, including portrayals of three ancient Frankish or French kings, surrounded by later Gothic style decoration.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1998.412.a