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Tea bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-16040

Description

Child-sized whiteware footed tea bowl with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance on the exterior. Scrollwork and flower spray border around the interior surrounding a scene of two figures on a boat with a building in the distance. Part of a fifteen piece tea set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
whiteware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
Bowl, Drinking
Bowl, Tea
Children's food service tools and equipment
Bowl, Tea

Additional Identification Number

1933.699KQ

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1933.699.9

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