Treat yourself to a moment of elegance with this large Paris porcelain cup, a refined testament to the romantic taste of the early 19th century. Hand-painted with an Italian landscape decoration bathed in light — ochre house, cypress, majestic tree, character and flock of birds — this piece is distinguished by the finesse of its execution and the richness of its palette. The whole is enhanced with gilded threads applied by hand on the lip, the foot and the handle, bringing a precious note to the whole. ? Dimensions: Height: 10 cm (3.93 in) Diameter at the neck: 11.5 cm (4.52 in) ✨ Condition: very good overall condition. Some minor wear to the gilding on the foot, without harming the harmony of the piece. ? This cup, with its generous proportions, was undoubtedly designed for chocolate, a noble and comforting drink served in Parisian salons of the time. A rare piece, ideal for lovers of antique porcelain, romantic scenes or to enhance a collection of ceremonial cups.
Treat yourself to a moment of elegance with this large Paris porcelain cup, a refined testament to the romantic taste of the early 19th century. Hand-painted with an Italian landscape decoration bathed in light — ochre house, cypress, majestic tree, character and flock of birds — this piece is distinguished by the finesse of its execution and the richness of its palette. The whole is enhanced with gilded threads applied by hand on the lip, the foot and the handle, bringing a precious note to the whole. ? Dimensions: Height: 10 cm (3.93 in) Diameter at the neck: 11.5 cm (4.52 in) ✨ Condition: very good overall condition. Some minor wear to the gilding on the foot, without harming the harmony of the piece. ? This cup, with its generous proportions, was undoubtedly designed for chocolate, a noble and comforting drink served in Parisian salons of the time. A rare piece, ideal for lovers of antique porcelain, romantic scenes or to enhance a collection of ceremonial cups.