Cup 1725 - 1735

This porcelain cup, crafted in Vienna between 1725 and 1735, showcases a delicate floral and avian motif. The piece exemplifies the burgeoning European fascination with East Asian aesthetics, evident in the elegant floral pattern and stylized birds painted in underglaze blue. The cup's design is characteristic of the Vienna porcelain factory's early production, where they emulated the highly sought-after Chinese porcelain. The cup's simple form and decorative elements make it a charming example of 18th-century European porcelain artistry, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.