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Cup and saucer
Coffee or tea cup and saucer, white earthenware with 'Creation' glaze, which is blue-grey in colour with uneven brown speckles, the cup is a cylindrical shape with inset base, loop handle and out-turned rim, the saucer has an inset base, gently curving sides and distinct, raised well; the cup is decorated around the body with the 'Autumn' pattern comprising a lithographic pattern of poppies in yellow, red and orange semi-matt glazes with stalks and seed pods in dark brown, the rim of the saucer and cup are embellished with a painted band of iron oxide that has flown into the surrounding clear glaze, giving an uneven, textured finish.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 39367
Acquisition
Gift, 13/12/2011
Given by Les Higgins
Measurements
l(cm) handle to lip:11.8
l(cm)
l(in) handle to lip:4 5/8
l(in)
Height
(cm): 6.5
Height
(in): 2
Depth
(cm): 8.8
Depth
(in): 3
diam
(cm): 15.7
diam
(in): 6
Techniques
slip-cast
forming
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art
lithograph
Planographic printing
prints
Fine Art - works on paper
painted
decoration
Applied Art
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
earthenware
Location
In store
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