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Circular form with lobed edge (18 lobes); decorated with underglaze blue; star diapering beneath rim, row of diagonal lines and scalloped line below; cross-hatched diapering encloses central landscape medallion consisting of boat, bridge, teahouse with figure inside, shore with trees and rocks, two islands with house, mountains in background; tree peonies decorate exterior; willow pattern with Canton border.
bowls (vessels)
porcelain
underglazing
Canton (Chinese painting style)
Bowl, Serving
Bowl, Serving
Willow
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
Unknown
China
2 1/8 (H), 9 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.805.1
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