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Tea Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1775

GUSN

GUSN-223541

Description

Handleless, hand-painted porcelain cup. Cup interior: large, loosely painted and enameled polychrome swag; trellis with floral garlands; flower bud center of bowl. Cup exterior: enameled polychrome sprays of flowers of various sizes, colors.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
porcelain
hand-painted
overglazing
glazing (coating)
Bowl, Tea

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.455

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