DepartmentEurope

Mancerina and Cup

NameMancerina and Cup

CultureSpanish

DateMid 18th - mid 19th centuries

Place madeAlcora, Spain, Europe

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 2 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (6.7 x 7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Miguel de la Cuaddra, IFAF Collection.

Object numberFA.2004.29.1ab

DescriptionCup and saucer for chocolate, glossy white ceramic with floral design in blue and yellowb with green foliage. The saucer is scallop-shapd with a flower painted in eachbump on the edge of the shell, and a garland trailing down toward the center and base of the shell. The cup holder in the center of the saucer is pierced with a row of oval holes and small round holes above and below them. There are yellow flower buds between the oval holes, and a blue rim on the cup holder. The separate cup has four flowers with blue petals (dots) and yellow centers, and a blue rim. The flowers on the cup are not painted in the same style as those on the saucer.
The underside of the saucer has a silver paper sticker with "Muy noble y artistica Ceramica de Alcora." There is also an inscription, in blue, which reads "generalitat vvalenciana," "consellería de cultura, educació i ciencia."