Bell-shaped covered cup with a symbolic image of three putti and different objects c. 1750 - 1760

This 18th-century, anonymous porcelain teacup and saucer features a playful scene of three putti, or cherubs, amidst a landscape with an elaborate decorative border. The putti, clothed in colorful garments, are shown playing with soap bubbles and surrounded by objects like a miniature pyramid and a small cart, hinting at a whimsical and possibly allegorical theme. The delicate brushwork and vibrant palette are characteristic of the European porcelain production during this period. The cup and saucer, measuring 5.3 cm and 9.6 cm in diameter, exemplify the elegant and sophisticated taste of 18th-century European culture.