Tea Bowls
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateearly 19th century
MediumMold-formed Chinese export porcelain with overglaze enamels in orange, brown, pink, green, and purple
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of each tea bowl): 1 7/8 x 3 1/2in. (4.8 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineBequest of Agnes T. Allen
DescriptionTwo small, round, Chinese export porcelain tea bowls with ribbed sides and scalloped rims. The outside of each tea bowl is decorated with four evenly-spaced clusters of flowers. One of the clusters of flowers consists of two pink flowers, an orange flower, and green leaves. The other three clusters of flowers are smaller orange or pink flowers surrounded by green leaves. Inside each tea bowl, a line of brown enamel decorates the rim. Just below this is a scalloped line of purple enamel (on tea bowl .2) or a scalloped line of brown enamel (on tea bowl .3). Below the scalloped line, a line of short purple enamel or purple dots follows the shape of the scalloped line.
On tea bowl .2, the large flower is missing considerable amounts of purple enamel. On tea bowl .3, there are several hairline cracks in the rim.
On tea bowl .2, the large flower is missing considerable amounts of purple enamel. On tea bowl .3, there are several hairline cracks in the rim.
Object number1968.15.1.2-.3
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