Chinese Export Cup & Saucer with New York State Arms

Chinese export porcelain cup and saucer, circa 1790.
 
Dimensions: 
Cup approximately 3½” diameter.
Saucer approximately 5⅜” diameter.

Decoration:  
The rim of each is bordered with a blue band edged with gold and gilt stars.
 
The body of each is decorated with the arms of New York State depicting the figures of Liberty and Justice flanking a cartouche with a floral sprig, and with an eagle perched above and a banner below.
 
The base of each is undecorated.
 
References:
Examples of this pattern appear in many references, including:
 
Howard, “Chinese Armorial Porcelain” V.1, at page 753. 
 
Howard, “New York and the China Trade”, at pages 87 - 94.
 
Mudge, “Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Trade” 2d Ed., at page 172.
 
Schiffer, “China for America”, at pages 40-42.
 
Condition: In excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.
 
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