Cup and saucer 1778 - 1799

This cup and saucer set, produced at the Queen’s Factory in Rue Thiroux, Paris, between 1778-1799, features a delicate floral motif in the center of the saucer. The cup and saucer are decorated with a repeating pattern of stylized dots and leaves, characteristic of French porcelain of this period. The set’s simple yet elegant design reflects the popularity of tea drinking in 18th-century Europe. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this exquisite example of French porcelain.