Tea bowl and saucer

Production date
1723-1736
Description
Famille verte scalloped edge tea bowl and saucer: central circular panel painted with red catfish (nian) flanked by 2 fan-shaped panels of blossom and landscape, foliage with insects, on a white ground with a 2 opposing vases (ping) and other symbols including artemesia leaves and scrolls; the bowl has similar decoration with a catfish in the central circular medallion.
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Measurements
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 1 - Tea bowl: 58 x 83mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 2 - Saucer: 30 x 137mm
Current rights code
Other Id
115
No catalogue number ii
1702
Accession number
2008.86.160

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