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Saucer

Object Name:
Saucer
Object ID:
1931.007.01.13
Place of Origin:
China
Date:
1785-1800
Description:
Saucer, Porcelain, Floral Polychrome - circular with curved sides and plain rim. Painted polychrome decoration; outlined at top of inner surface with a blue band below which are red lines and blue spearheads alternating with paired dots. Bottom outlined with a string of blue and red (or gilt) elements. Floral design in center of inner surface, with orange and gilt carnation, pink bud, blue flower, green and gilt leaves. Outer surface undecorated. Part of a set.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Dimensions:
H-1.25 Dia-5.5 inches
Provenance:
No provenance given.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alice A. Ayer
Subjects:
Tea, Tea ceremonies
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