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Saucer

Object Name:
Saucer
Object ID:
1938.001.002 b
Place of Origin:
China
Date:
1720-1750
Description:
Saucer -Chinese export porcelain, hard paste. Circular saucer with curved sides and straight, short foot. Painted, underglaze blue decoration. Stylized floral border on inner edge composed of a series of contiguous X's in band. Large central design with vase of flowers, bound tablets, plants, and streaming ribbons. Outer surface undecorated. Matching cup (1938.1.2a).
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain - Hard paste
Dimensions:
H-1.2 Dia-4.8 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Tea, Tea ceremonies
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