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1926

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2015

2025

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Covered Cup Cup

This is a cup. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is porcelain, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8.5 x 8.9 x 7.4 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

"PSS" on front of cup

Cite this object as

Covered Cup Cup; porcelain, gold; H x W x D: 8.5 x 8.9 x 7.4 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-22-143-a,b

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