Jiaqing Tobacco Leaf Covered Syllabub Cup
Chinese export porcelain covered syllabub cup, circa 1820.
Dimensions: Approximately 3⅜” high (including lid) 3¼” x wide (including handle).
Decoration:
This version of the pattern is among the latest patterns and is discussed and illustrated by Pierre Debomy, in “Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo” at pp. 236 – 239.
Nadler in “China to Order” discusses this and similar patterns at pp. 115 – 118, illustrating it on pp. 116- 117.
Its vibrant colors and dense pattern reflect the tastes of Regency England.
The base is unmarked.
Syllabub, sometimes spelled “sillabub”, was a drink or dish of sweetened milk or cream mixed with wine, cider, or the like.
References:
Debomy, “Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo”.
Nadler, “China to Order”.
Condition: In excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.
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