Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Tea bowl and saucer
Object Number:
1923.24ab
Date:
ca. 1787
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Part (saucer): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm)
Part (tea bowl): 2 5/8 x 3 1/2 in. (6.7 x 8.9 cm)
Description:
Porcelain tea bowl and saucer with shaped rims; decorated on interior rim with underglaze blue border of butterflies and diaper and gilt details; exterior rim has gilt wave pattern; exterior of bowl has a polychrome enamel shield with a floral surrounding and iron red and gilt initials in the center, opposite the shield is a floral spray.
Gallery Label:
This tea service was owned by Ann (Rapelje) Duyckinck (1733-1789), who married Gerards Duyckinck in 1752. According to the donor, the set was acquired at the time of their wedding; however, it was probably made about thirty-five years later, when such porcelain became available on the American market.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny F. Clark
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
