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China Anonymous, Chinese
Chinese Cloisonné Teacup and Saucer with Dragon Design, early 20th c.
Enamel on Copper
1 7/8 in. x 4 in. x 3 3/8 in. (4.76 cm x 10.16 cm x 8.57 cm)

Object Type: Cloisonné

Technique: Cloisonné

Period: Ch'ing Dynasty (China, 1644-1912)

Credit Line: Gift of Douglas and Pamela Routh

Accession Number: 2002.9.32 d, e

Commentary

Could also be of Japanese origin (F. Schneider, Oct 21, 2010).

Marks

There is a label on the top of the saucer which reads: "195-."

Medium

Multicolored enamels on a cast copper base.

Object Description

Chinese cloisonné teacup and saucer with a green dragon enamelled onto a black ground. The bottom of the saucer and interior of the cup are decorated with a pale blue, pink, yellow and green cloud pattern against a brownish enamel ground with spiral cloisons. The bottom of the cup and bottom of the saucer are coated in aqua enamel.

Part of a 5 piece set.

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