Royal Worcester Japonisme Cup & Saucer 2 Piece Set - Blue & White 1877 - B332x

Includes:

Cup x1

Saucer x1

The same cup and saucer from 1877 is held at the Metropolitan Museum in New York (Catalogue Number: 2018.62.65) 

A remarkable piece of design history with this rare Royal Worcester cup and saucer, produced in 1877 at the height of the Japonisme movement. This exact pattern and form is also held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Featuring a striking blue and white geometric patchwork, meticulously hand-finished, with parcel gilt highlights accentuating the rim and the elegantly scrolled handle. The surface is alive with a tapestry of Japanese-inspired motifs, including the manji symbol, signifying prosperity and well-being—arranged in dynamic, asymmetrical panels that evoke the sophisticated simplicity of Japanese design.

This cup and saucer exemplify the technical mastery and aesthetic daring that made Royal Worcester a favourite of connoisseurs and royalty alike. Its presence in The Met’s collection is a mark of its international importance.

(https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/771004)