Not currently on display at the V&A

Tea Bowl

ca. 1770-85 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teacup of soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue. Round the body are birds flying and perched on trees; inside is a sprig with bird.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Tea bowl, soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, made by Worcester porcelain factory, England, ca. 1770-85
Physical description
Teacup of soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue. Round the body are birds flying and perched on trees; inside is a sprig with bird.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.1cm
  • Diameter: 7.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.423-1924

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Record createdApril 30, 2009
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