Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object Number:
1954.9l
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
saucers: 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.
Marks:
Inscription: stencilled in red on some saucers: "NAST/PARIS'
Inscription: printed in gold beneath coat of arms at the center of each saucer: "MENS CONSCIA RECTI"
Description:
One of a group of 15 porcelain saucers with fissure pattern in red on peach-colored ground; border with stylized plant motif in gilding on white ground on rims of saucers; saucers have coat of arms at center; gilding on saucer rims.
Gallery Label:
The coat of arms represents the Beekman family; this set most likely was made for Isaac Beekman Cox (1780-1846) and Cornelia Beekman, who were married December 14, 1805.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bradford Boardman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
