Worcester Kakiemon Teabowl and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1772-75
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.165
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a Worcester Kakiemon teabowl (A) and saucer (B). Each item is painted with a blue-centered iron-red blossom with green leaves within an iron-red double line entwined with a turquoise foliate vine beneath three yellow-centered iron-red blossoms with blue and green leaves alternating with three berry and leaf sprigs pendant from the cafe-au-lait edged rim.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1775-80
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1775-80