Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Cup and Saucer with Design of a Couple in Dutch Costume

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist

Dateca. 1750

Made/manufacturedChina, Asia

MediumPorcelain with grisalle decoration

DimensionsOther (Cup): 1 1/2 x 3 x 3 in. (3.81 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)
Other (Saucer): 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (1.91 x 11.75 x 11.75 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Brian A. Dursum

Object number2024.15.5

Collections

ASIAN

DescriptionA cup and saucer. The saucer features a scene of an amorous couple in Dutch costume, led by Bacchus, appear to be departing for the Isle of Cythera. As they walk the man pours wine from a long-neck gourd into a cowrie-shape shell held by the woman.