Doccia Coffee Cup and Saucer c.1770-80, decorated in iron red and gilt with cockerels or galli rossi fighting beneath tall fringed trees.

The first record of the use of this Chinese-inspired decoration is in 1747 and refers to cockerels painted in black. However, the same design was also executed in green, red and blue usually with gilt highlights.

Size: Cup, 5 3/4cm wide x 6 3/4cm high. Saucer 12 3/4cm wide.

Condition: Handle Reglued, Wear to Saucer.