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Child's saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-16006

Description

Miniature porcelain saucer. Dark blue transfer-printed chinoiserie pattern with scene of three people in boat, pagodas, fence, and willows.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
willow (wood)
tin (metal)
boats
Chinoiserie
fences
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
pavilions (garden structures)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
people (agents)
trellises
willow (wood)
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Children's food service tools and equipment
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Chinoiserie
Landscape
Pavillion
Willow
Flower
Trellis
People
Boat
Fence
Saucer

Inscription

Printed on bottom: [six-pointed star] ""Napier""?

Additional Identification Number

1982.207.10B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 (H), 4 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Bowser

Accession Number

1982.207.10

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