Bowl, Tea

Name/Title

Bowl, Tea

Entry/Object ID

1987.055.001

Description

White china tea bowl (teacup made without handle). Decorated in blue and red w/gold gilt. Outside has blue line w/tiny gilt leaves around rim and medallion w/center leaves in pinwheel pattern, circled by tiny red stars and ring of gilt. Inside features 1/4" band of leaves and flowers w/gilt background.

Collection

Ceramics

Made/Created

Date made

1790 - 1820

Notes

Date: 1790-1820

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bowl, Tea

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bowl, Drinking

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Drinking Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

2-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Diam: 2" (base) 4-3/8" (top)

Material

China

Condition

Overall Condition

Good