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Dish

Object Name:
Dish
Object ID:
1931.007.01.05
Place of Origin:
China
Date:
1785-1800
Description:
Dish. Porcelain, Floral Polychrome. Molded, flared, flat base saucer or tray of white porcelain, flared edge, with six lobes around circumference. Painted polychrome decoration; traces of blue band on inside of rim, below which are red lines and traces of blue and gilt decoration. A string of alternating blue and gilt elements on inner bottom surface surrounding central floral design consisting of orange and gilt carnation, pink but and green leaves. Part of a set. Probably used as stand for teapot numbered 1931.7.1.1.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Dimensions:
H-0.8 Dia-5.75 inches
Provenance:
No provenance given.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alice A. Ayer
Subjects:
Tea, Tea ceremonies
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