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Tea Bowl and Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1760

GUSN

GUSN-28990

Description

White body carved (exterior of bowl, interior of saucer) with bamboo and flowers; underglaze blue border (interior of both) of hexagon chain; underglaze blue sprig, bowl center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
cup plates
carving (processes)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Bowl, Drinking
Bowl, Tea
Bowl, Tea

Additional Identification Number

1920.137A,B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean

Accession Number

1920.137AB

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