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Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
1957.293c
Date:
1782-1790
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 in. ( 15.6 cm )
Description:
Underglaze blue painted porcelain bowl in the "fence" pattern; zigzag fence pattern surrounded by large flower blooms and rocks with two flying birds over water and small domed pavilion; the interior rim is traced in a double blue line, and interior center with flower spray; mark in the form of a hatched cross crescent.
Gallery Label:
The dating of this bowl is based on the new bright color of blue painting introduced at Worcester in 1782.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edmund Astley Prentis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
