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European porcelain tea cup base sherd with overglaze gold line painted around exterior of the footring
European porcelain tea cup base sherd with overglaze gold line painted around exterior of the footring
Object Number 2011.14.2899
Display Title European porcelain tea cup base sherd with overglaze gold line painted around exterior of the footring
Descriptions
Inventory Description European porcelain tea cup base sherd with overglaze gold line painted around exterior of the footring
Classification
  • Cup
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H901 Level 2
Materials Porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 3.6 x 0.2 cm (1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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