Cup

ca. 1800

Place madeChina, Asia

Porcelain

Overall: 2 1/2 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 in. (6.4 × 8.3 × 5.7 cm)

Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair

1952.123a

This cup and spoon tray are rare examples of Chinese porcelain decorated with the arms of Pennsylvania.

DescriptionPorcelain cup with molded handle terminating in molded leaves; black, green and gold lappet border at rim and gold and rust husk border around foot; the central decoration is a grisaille coat of arms of Pennsylvania consisting of an oval encircling a three-masted ship above three sheaves of grain; the oval is surrounded by two horses, an eagle above, and an inscribed banner below; colors include red, rust, gold, green, and black.

Markingsinscribed: on banner in black: "VIRTUE/LIBERTY &/ INDEPENDENCE" inscribed: on underside in rust and gold : "P.M."

ClassificationsCERAMICS