Coupe et sa soucoupe, M.C. 3408

Author(s): anonymous dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, cup (container) materials and techniques: porcelain, blue underglaze, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - cut: height: 5. 7cm diameter: 2. 6cm dimensions - saucer: height: 2. 4cm diameter: 6. 7cm description: cup with two fixed dragon-shaped handles coated with gold enamel; at the bottom: blue fishing under cover; exterior: landscapes incised in brown enamel; saucer: incised decoration in brown enamel; central medallion decorated with a peach; around the central landscape medallion with an inscription; on the reverse bamboo branches in underglaze blue; based on daoguang brand in blue marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao - 道光年製 mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3408. Unknown date