Teacup

1968.05.0012

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Teacup   (1968.05.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker Manufacturer stamp on base: Yellow crown depicted on black background “Royal Duchess Fine China Bavaria, Germany“
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture German

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 12.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 10.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 5.0 cm
Weight 86 g
Measuring Remarks Width with handle.
Materials Ceramic--Porcelain, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Ceramic--Glazed, Cast--Slip, Painted, Ceramic--Hand-built Ceramic Ware,
Munsell Color Information White (5PB 9.25/.5) -background Medium to Light Gray (N 6.5/ 36.2% R) -silver rim Moderate Purplish Red (10RP 4/8) -pink flowers

Research Remarks

Published Description

Acc. card refers to the floral design as if the whole motif was a transfer, though only the background of the design is transferred. The designs in the foreground are painted. - A. Hawkins, 5/98

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Harley J. McKee
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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