Porcelain Teacup (Imari Style)

Late 17th–Early 18th Century

Owned by Lizzie Corry

This porcelain teacup, decorated in the Imari style with cobalt blue and iron-red floral motifs, was likely produced in China for export to European markets in the late 1600s or early 1700s. Such wares were prized luxury goods, traded across global maritime routes during the early rise of international commerce.

A note accompanying the cup states it was “300 years old when given in 1916,” suggesting it was treasured as a family heirloom. Fine porcelain like this was both fragile and valuable, often preserved and passed down through generations.

This cup reflects the global connections of early trade and the enduring value placed on beauty, craftsmanship, and family heritage. (AI Assisted Description)

Elizabeth Parry Corry