Museum number
P179
Object
Beaker
Description
Beaker or water cup, English, Chelsea, c. 1745; soft-paste porcelain moulded in relief. The tall beaker of fluted shape, flaring slightly at the rim with wavy edge, the surface moulded in relief with four twigs of tea plant growing diagonally from the base to the rim, with flowers and leaves. Matches P123 Beaker (off-white) with floral decoration in relief. Attached number label: No. Object number marked on object: Yes. 179. Chelsea c 1745. See P.123 14/05/2024
Inscription
No mark, but see P276, both Triangle Period
On display?
No
Simple name
Ceramic
beaker
Subject
Floral
Dimensions
6.5cm (d) x 7cm (h) x 6.5cm (w)
regular: 7.0612cm (w)

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