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Sugar Bowl and Cover

ca. 1966 (made), 1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sugar bowl and cover of glazed white porcelain, of form TAC - Decor Stripes no. 406075, semi-circular in shape and sloping in sharply at the bottom to form the foot, and decorated with a transfer pattern in brown.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Bowl
  • Bowl Cover
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, glazed, and with transfer printed decoration
Brief description
Sugar bowl and cover of glazed white porcelain, of form 'TAC', semi-circular in shape and sloping in sharply at the bottom to form the foot, designed by Walter Gropius, made by Rosenthal AG, Germany, ca. 1966.
Physical description
Sugar bowl and cover of glazed white porcelain, of form TAC - Decor Stripes no. 406075, semi-circular in shape and sloping in sharply at the bottom to form the foot, and decorated with a transfer pattern in brown.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 10.2cm
  • Height: 7.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Rosenthal [with a cross and crown in the middle] / + GERMANY + / two small circles' (Printed in green)
Object history
Walter Gropius was one of the most
influential architects and designers of
the modern movement. Born in Germany,
he came to Britain as an émigré in 1934,
and moved to the USA in 1937. His tea
set has an elegant profile, yet contains
many functionalist elements. The design remains in production.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.388&A-1973

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Record createdOctober 30, 2008
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