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Worcester Coffee Cup and Saucer
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This item is no longer available
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Dates
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Circa 1765
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Medium
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Porcelain
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Origin
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England
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Description
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A rare Worcester coffee cup and saucer, painted with the so called 'Pu-Tai' pattern, comprising a Buddha-like figure seated by a large rock with two attendants nearby, one holding a ball, the other seated with a long lotus flower, the borders with red and gold arrowheads.
Pu-Tai Ho-Shang was a Buddhist monk, usually represented as a porcelain figure or as a depiction painted on porcelain. He lived in the Tang dynasty and symbolised Buddha of the future or the god of luck.
6cm High (Cup)
11.5cm Dia. (Saucer)
Provenance: Steppes Hill Farm
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Condition
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Sprung handle (in the manufactory)
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