Not on display

Tray

About 1984 (made)
Place of origin

Tray, from a set of teapot, five cups and a tray

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, with celadon glaze
Brief description
Tray, from a set of teapot, five cups and a tray
Dimensions
  • Width: 16.5cm
Object history
Bought in China by Rose Kerr, AK/FED in course of trip to China to acquire 20th c. material in 1984
Notes on significance: The production of glazed porcelain is a relatively new venture at Yixing. The small size of this tea set and the fact that it has five cups may mean that Japan is the target market
Production
Yixing, Jiangsu province, CHINA
Collection
Accession number
FE.62G-1984

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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