Cup and saucer - Porcelain

This is an antique Empire porcelain chocolate cup and saucer from the early 19th century.

The set is made of hard porcelain, richly decorated with matte and gilded gold on a burgundy-red ("lie de vin") background.

The cylindrical cup rests on three gilded lion’s-paw feet and has a distinctive tall, elegant handle. Description: The cup is painted with a detailed landscape scene, often a topographical view or a gallant scene in a wooden frame. Origin:

Such pieces were often produced in Paris