Cup 1750 - 1760

This small, porcelain cup, produced by the Derby Porcelain Manufactory between 1750 and 1760, features a delicate floral motif and a simple, elegant form. The cup is decorated with a stylized floral pattern in blue and red, depicting a branch with flowers and leaves, and a bee. This delicate and intricate design is characteristic of the Derby Porcelain Manufactory's early production, which was heavily influenced by Chinese porcelain. The cup's simple yet elegant form, with its fluted exterior and delicate handle, reflects the growing popularity of tea drinking in 18th-century England. The "Cup" is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.