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Tea cup made from glazed hard-paste porcelain
Tea cup made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880. Date: c.1880
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Blossom Ceramic Cherry Crockery Flowering Glazed Hard Paste Porcelain Stories Transfer Turquoise
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1. Title: "A Blossoming Moment: 19th Century Tea Time with Birds and Cherry Blossoms" This exquisite tea cup, dating back to approximately 1880, is a beautiful example of the intricate craftsmanship and artistic design that characterized the Victorian era. Made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, this delicate ceramic vessel showcases a transfer-printed pattern of birds perched among the blooming cherry blossoms and lush foliage against a captivating turquoise ground. The white background of the cup adds a sense of purity and elegance, making the vivid colors of the birds and flowers truly pop. The intricate details of the birds, their feathers, and the delicate petals of the cherry blossoms are skillfully rendered, revealing the artistry and dedication of the craftsman who created this masterpiece. The cup is part of a larger tea service, a set that would have been used for formal tea gatherings or special occasions. The turquoise ground and the presence of birds and cherry blossoms are common motifs in 19th-century ceramics, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of nature and the joy of the moment. As you hold this cup in your hands, you can almost hear the soft rustle of tea leaves being steeped, the gentle clinking of porcelain teacups against saucers, and the lively chatter of friends and family gathered around the table for a shared moment of relaxation and enjoyment. This tea cup is not just an object, but a window into the stories and traditions of a bygone era.
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