Teacup

Meissen, Germany, before 1814

Glazed and painted porcelain.

H: 9.5 cm

Markings: swords with a star in blue, red triangle, “55.”, imprints “15”, “31”

UMP 16287

Porcelain footed cup with a high handle, body painted with a miniature of two boys in profile, accompanied by a saucer. Broad gilt band inside the cup.

An example of the Biedermeier style, when porcelain objects decorated with portraits made popular gifts – especially in 1815–1848.