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.