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Tea bowl and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1800

GUSN

GUSN-3560

Description

TEA SERVICE: Border of black-draped rose garlands with gilt highlights; custers of roses on body. TEA BOWL: Border on exterior; center of bowl has cluster of roses. SAUCER: Border on interior; center of saucer has cluster of roses.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Porcelain
Painted
Chinese Export
BOWL, TEA AND SAUCER

Additional Identification Number

1963.330A,B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Huntly H. Gilbert

Accession Number

1963.330AB

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