Who created "Teacup and saucer"?

Teacup and saucer was created by Karl L. H. Müller|Union Porcelain Works in ca. 1876.

When was "Teacup and saucer" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1876.

What medium is "Teacup and saucer"?

Teacup and saucer is Porcelain.

Is "Teacup and saucer" in the public domain?

Yes, Teacup and saucer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Teacup and saucer

Karl L. H. Müller|Union Porcelain Works

ca. 1876

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

Cup: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) Saucer: Diam. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)

Classification

Teacup and saucer

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Chace, 1969

Accession Number

69.194.11, .12

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

Crafted around 1876 Karl L. H. for the Union Porcelain Works, this delicate porcelain teacup and saucer exemplifies the burgeoning American ceramics industry in the post-Civil War era. Measuring just 2 inches high with a 2⅞-inch diameter for the cup and a 5-inch saucer, the set features floral motifs—a hallmark of Victorian taste—rendered with fine detail on its glossy white surface. Union Por Works, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn was a pioneering firm, becoming the first in the United States to produce true hard-paste porcelain, rivaling European imports in quality and translucency. Müller's ...

Teacup and saucer

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