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Tray

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-42537

Description

Porcelain tray for tea service. Scalloped quatrefoil shaped tray is decorated with rose medallion pattern. Green tendrils and pink tree peonies with scrolled medallions frame figures in an interior scene and birds, butterflies, and flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trays
porcelain
enameling
painting (coating)
underglazing
Chinese export
Tray

Label

Tea set in exhibition "Yankee Remix" at Mass Mus of Contemporary Art, May 2003-April 2004.

Associated Building

Used At Crocker Tavern (Barnstable, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

C361A

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 8 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Julia Crocker

Accession Number

1933.6396.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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