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Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1770

GUSN

GUSN-4149

Description

Large circular form with sides curving to high foot; large foliate scenes with red and pink peonies, orange and pink blossoms and bush with mushroom shapes growing from behind; fence on both sides with blue flower and green foliage; interior base with large peony in red and white with blue blossom and green foliage; red diapered border around inside rim with four reserves of red flowers with green and blue borders.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
porcelain
Knickknack
Bowl, Decorative
Bowl, Decorative

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 10 3/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.414

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