"Pair Of Empire Coffee Cups From The Charles X Period, Nanking And Gold Decoration - Paris Porcelain"
Pair of coffee cups, tête-à-tête service in white Paris porcelain enhanced with a frieze of foliage and fine gold threads, background in a rare and subtle mandarin color tending towards beige, called "Nanking". Beautiful work from the Empire Restoration period, early 19th century around 1820 (Charles X). Very beautiful shaped piece in very good condition. The gilding is exceptionally fresh, the mandarin color is chic and perfectly preserved. No accidents. Cup diameter 6.7cmSaucer diameter 13cmCup height 6.5cm