Cup (one of a pair) 1720 - 1745

This white porcelain cup, crafted at the Saint-Cloud factory in France between 1720 and 1745, showcases a unique design. Its exterior features a textured pattern of overlapping scales, adding a tactile dimension to the simple form. The delicate scale pattern, likely inspired by nature, was a popular decorative motif during the Rococo period and exemplifies the era's fascination with elegant ornamentation and intricate details. This cup, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, is a fine example of French porcelain production during the early 18th century.