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Tea Bowl and Saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1760

GUSN

GUSN-46481

Description

Porcelain tea bowl and saucer. Scalloped edge with paint and enamel decoration of swag, garland, and bamboo. Centralized floral bouquet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea bowls
cup plates
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
Bowl, Drinking
Bowl, Tea
Bowl, Tea

Additional Identification Number

1961.139A,B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend

Accession Number

1961.139AB

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