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1955

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • Work on this object ended.

1989

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Rocket and Soldier Cup

This is a cup. It was manufactured by Krasnodarsk Porcelain Factory. It is dated 1955–60 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is porcelain, enamel, gilding. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds.

Its dimensions are

H: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

underside: Krasnodarsk factory mark stamped in red overglaze

Cite this object as

Rocket and Soldier Cup; Manufactured by Krasnodarsk Porcelain Factory; porcelain, enamel, gilding; H: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.); The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds; 1989-41-107

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