Cup from a tea service for twelve, 1807-1808, Christophe-Ferdinand Caron; Manufacturer: Sèvres Porcelain Factory, French (Sèvres), French, 1774–1831, 4 5/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( x x cm), Hardpaste porcelain, gilt, France, 19th century, This cup and saucer is from a tea service for twelve that was a diplomatic gift from the Emperor Napoleon to Prince William of Prussia in September, 1808. This richly-decorated service is an excellent example of of porcelain meant to impress another head of state. To achieve such quality, Sèvres employed top animal painter Caron from 1792-1815

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