Cup 1724

This 18th-century "Cup," made in the Staffordshire Potteries, is a fine example of English earthenware. The piece, which is now located in the Art Institute of Chicago, features a simple, elegant form and a distinctive, hand-painted design. The year "1724" is prominently displayed on the cup, a testament to the era's craft traditions and the potter's pride in their work. The brown and yellow color scheme, along with the stylized leaf patterns, evoke a sense of rustic charm, a hallmark of early English ceramics.