Cup (gobelet Calabre) and saucer 1754 - 1756

This cup and saucer set, created by the Vincennes Manufactory between 1754 and 1756, is a prime example of French porcelain during the Rococo period. The delicate, hand-painted birds in flight and floral motifs on a white ground with a dark blue rim echo the elegant aesthetic of the era. This set, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artistry of the Vincennes Manufactory, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and its contributions to the development of European porcelain.