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Tea Bowl

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-306310

Description

Blue transfer-printed pearlware tea bowl. Floral motif surrounds medallions depicting birds. Swan medallion adorns the interior base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
pearlware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Bowl, Drinking
Bowl, Tea
Bowl, Tea

Additional Identification Number

1925.151ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mayo I Cook

Accession Number

1925.151.2

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