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1996.17.226.2

Porcelain tea cup painted in blue on a blue under-glaze with doll-like figures wrapped in kimono, and three floral designs, as well as a single blue band around the rim on the interior and exterior. The foot has a double blue band around the outside and a makers mark on the under-side. This is one of three similar cups [1996.17.226 .1-.3].

1996.17.226.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Porcelain tea cup painted in blue on a blue under-glaze with doll-like figures wrapped in kimono, and three floral designs, as well as a single blue band around the rim on the interior and exterior. The foot has a double blue band around the outside and a makers mark on the under-side. This is one of three similar cups [1996.17.226 .1-.3].
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Ehime Matsuyama
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector John Lowe
PRM source John Lowe
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
circa 1982
Acquisition information
Donated: 02/1996
Materials and processes
Material Porcelain Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Thrown, Process Glazed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length x Width 72 x 71 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1996.17.226.2

Search terms: Vessel, Marriage, Pottery, Food and Drink, Cup, Tea Accessory, Food Accessory