Tea Bowl and Saucer in the Chinese Famille Verte Style
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1752
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.18.11a): 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G05.18.11b): 1 x 4 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.4 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionSaucer and cup of duo-decagonal concave fluted section, and painted in famille verte palette and design of a bird on a rock by a tree peony.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.11a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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c.1752-1753
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