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Tea bowl and saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-45175

Description

Painted and enamel polychrome scene of man and woman in western clothing seated at water's edge; sailing vessel and mountains, two other figures, rowboat, beyond; brown cross-hatched border with gilt quatrefoils within.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
enamel paint
gilding
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Porcelain
Enamel
Painted
Sailor's Farewell
Gilded
Chinese Export
BOWL, TEA AND SAUCER

Inscription

Adhesive label on cup bottom: [illegible].

Pattern

Sailor's Farewell

Additional Identification Number

1950.380 A

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.380AB

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