1774-1814
No handle. Painted design of gold with floral garlands. Gold painted around foot. Painted purple flower inside bottom. Footed. Mark on bottom, painted in blue before glazing, appears to be crossed swords with asterisk beneath, indicating Dresden porcelain of the Marcolini period (1774-1814).
3.8 × 6 cm (1 1/2 × 2 3/8 in.)
Mrs. Edward P. Bliss, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1928
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