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Teacup

Object Name:
Teacup
Object ID:
1938.001.002 a
Place of Origin:
China
Date:
1720-1750
Description:
Teacup -Chinese export porcelain, hard paste; Round, handleless with short, straight foot. Painted underglaze blue decoration: Stylized floral border on inner edge composed of a series of contiguous X's in band. Floral sprig in center of bow. Design with vase of flowers, bound tablets, plants, and streaming ribbons on exterior side. Small floral motif on reverse. Matching saucer (1938.1.2b).
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Hard paste
Dimensions:
H-1.65 Dia-2.9 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Tea, Tea ceremonies
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