Sans Coloris Cheval D’orient Tea Cup and Saucer N°1

Color

Sans Coloris

Description

Tea cup and saucer in hand-painted porcelain. Interior and saucer in a thin gold painted layer, polished by hand

Decorations are screen-printed and applied by hand using a gold thread. The inside of the cup and the top of the saucer are adorned with a hand-painted and polished gold overlay.

The Cheval d'Orient collection pays tribute to Hermès' equestrian heritage, evoking the silk caravans and conviviality of the Orient, inspired by 15th and 16th century Persian miniatures. The design is a testament to technical ingenuity: utilizing a palette of 29 colors, meticulously applied to each unique design spanning across the 55 pieces, the collection is tailored for every occasion lunch, dinner, tea/coffee and includes decorative objects. Cheval d'Orient revisits the classic shapes and dimensions of Western tableware, such as a cup on a pedestal or an elegant tureen with open handles.

Reference (SKU)

P009916P