Cup (part of a service) 1735 - 1745

This porcelain cup, part of a larger tea or coffee service, was made by Cornelis Pronk in the Netherlands between 1735 and 1745. It is decorated with blue and white floral designs, reminiscent of Chinese porcelain. Pronk, a prominent 18th-century Dutch potter, is known for his intricate and elegant designs. The cup, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Dutch delftware, a style of pottery known for its blue and white decoration, inspired by Chinese porcelain.