Name/Title
Miniature China SetEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.163.1-4Description
A set of four miniature china pieces, consisting of one pitcher and three bowls. The pitcher has gold trim painted on both sides of the handle as well as along the rim, with an intricately painted scene depicting two people, a flock of birds, mountains, a lake, and buildings around the body of the pitcher. The large circular bowl has an identical scene painted around its surface, with gold trim along the rim, and pink and yellow flowers with brown leaves painted inside the bowl. The smaller circular bowl has pink and brown flowers with green and turquoise leaves and black characters painted on its surface, with gold trim painted around the rim. The smaller octagonal bowl also has pink and brown flowers with green and lime leaves painted on its surface, and also has gold trim painted around its rim.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
East AsiaContinent
AsiaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
MiniatureNomenclature Primary Object Term
Set, TablewareNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service SetsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Temporary NumberOther Number
NN 2018.72Dimensions
Height
2-1/2 inWidth
2-1/2 inDimension Notes
For the pitcher.Height
1-5/8 inDiameter
3 inDimension Notes
For the large circular bowl.Height
1-5/8 inDiameter
2-3/8 inDimension Notes
For the small circular bowl.Height
1-5/8 inDiameter
2-1/2 inDimension Notes
For the octagonal bowlMaterials
Material
CeramicMaterial Notes
Porcelain, most likely
