Who created "Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)"?

Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service) was created by Dihl et Guérhard in ca. 1788.

When was "Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1788.

What medium is "Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)"?

Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)" in the public domain?

Yes, Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)

Dihl et Guérhard

ca. 1788

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1921

Accession Number

21.167.7

Tags

Garlands

About this artwork

This elegant cup from a traveling tea service exemplifies Dihl et Guérhard porcelain manufactory craftsmanship circa 1788. This piece represents Parisian hard-paste porcelain production peak when the Duc d'Angoulême's factory rivaled royal Sèvres. Founded 1781 by Christophe Dihl and Antoine Guérhard, operating under Duke of Angoulême protection, this allowed circumventing Sèvres' monopoly on colored and gilded porcelain. At the 18th century end, Dihl et Guérhard produced the most inventive highe...

Cup (one of two) (part of a traveling tea service)

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