Teacup

Description

Porcelain tea cup, features a repeating diaper pattern with stylised flower forms in shades of blue, yellow, green, red and gold on a white ground in imitation of cloisonné metalwork, forms set with saucer K.2104.52.2 and side plate K.2014.52.3: English, designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by Minton & Co. in Stoke-upon-Trent, 1875

Museum reference

K.2014.52.1

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Teacup

Production information

Dresser, Christopher, Dr, 1834 - 1904, Designer
Great Britain, United Kingdom, Northern Europe
Minton's Ltd, 1793 - 1968, Manufacturer
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

1875

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Porcelain tea cup of standard Minton shape with the decoration designed by Dresser. Features a repeating diaper pattern with stylised flower forms in shades of blue, yellow, green, red and gold on a white ground in imitation of cloisonné metalwork. Base inscribed with pattern number 'G1911' in red glaze.

Exhibitions

• Design for Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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