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Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-4734

Description

Small circular form with deep well; rim slightly lobed; underglaze blue Willow pattern decoration with landscape scene of pagoda, bridge, trees, islands and mountains enclosed by border band of cross-hatching; rim with diapered border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
porcelain
underglazing
Canton (Chinese painting style)
willow (wood)
Porcelain
Underglazed
Canton
Willow
BOWL

Pattern

Willow

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.25 (H), 6.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.845.4

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