Tea cup (part of a service) 1755 - 1765

This teacup, part of a service, was created by the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory between 1755 and 1765. The cup features an elaborate molded design of a winged figure, likely a mythological being, pulling a chariot with a female figure inside. The cup's intricate details and delicate porcelain construction are characteristic of 18th-century Italian porcelain production. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic taste of the time.