Post-Medieval — 1674; 17th century
Chinoiserie design
From the 1660s to 1790s there were 18 delftware potteries along the banks of the Thames turning out over 1,000 tons per year of tin-glazed earthenware items for London households, taverns and coffee-houses. But delftware was not very durable and was eventually ousted by the new, technically superior Staffordshire creamwares and English porcelains.
This tin-glazed earthenware cup with rounded body and strap handle has blue enamel decoration on a very pale bluish body. The scene on the cup is inspired by Oriental porcelains with two oriental figures set in a rocky landscape. The handle is decorated with blue dashes and scrolls. The cup is inscribed with a triad of initials 'I A S' and the date 1674.This vessel was probably used for caudle, a hot spicy drink of ale or wine, whisked into an emulsion with egg yolks.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A10695
- Object name:
- Chinoiserie design
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- Production date:
- 1674; 17th century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware, tin-glazed earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 95 mm, W 145 mm (incl handle), DM 97 mm (rim), H 91 mm, W 143 mm (inc. handle), DM 97 mm (rim), DM 105 mm (near base) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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