Coffee Cup

(1720 - 1840)

Coffee cup with elaborate molded dragon handle (Howard 1984:76). European-style floral medallion and floral sprigs. Border motif obscured by discoloration of overglaze color (probably blue).

  • Object number

    1143

  • Date made

    1720 - 1840

  • Dimensions

    Weight 64.5 gr

    Height 2.7 inches

    Diameter 2.5 inches

  • Decoration

    Gilding

    Painted

  • Patterns

    Floral

    Famille Rose

  • Category

    Household

  • Class

    Ceramic

  • Material

    Porcelain

  • Forms

    Base/Body/Rim

    Footring

  • Ware types

    Porcelain

City Hall Park

Manhattan, City Hall Park, South of Chambers Street and East of Broadway between City Hall and Tweed Court House

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