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Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-50941

Description

Circular form w/ scalloped rim and fluted sides; cylindrical foot ring; decorated on interior and exterior w/ freehand underglaze blue pattern of flowering trees. The interior w/ circular centered reserve w/ a dense stylized foliate pattern. The base of exterior w/ ring of "Greek key"-like pattern; foot ring w/ 2 stripes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bowls (vessels)
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
porcelain
tin (metal)
Porcelain
Painted
Tin Glazed
BOWL

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.75 (H), 8.375 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.549

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