Tea cup (part of a service) 1760 - 1765

This delicate porcelain teacup, part of a larger service, was crafted at the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Germany between 1760 and 1765. The cup is adorned with hand-painted floral motifs in shades of yellow, green, and red, evoking the Rococo style popular during this era. The interior of the cup is gilded, adding a touch of opulence to the design. The cup exemplifies the high quality craftsmanship and artistic refinement associated with the Nymphenburg manufactory, which continues to produce porcelain to this day. This teacup, now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the elegant tea-drinking rituals of the 18th century.