Worcester 'Old Japan Sprig' Pattern Teabowl and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1770-72
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.340
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a Worcester "Old Japan Sprig" pattern teabowl (A) and saucer (B). Each piece is painted with a gilt-heightened rose, iron-red, black, and green peony sprig above or within an iron-red double line and alternating with or surrounded by five black and iron-red starburst motifs issuing rose trailing loops beneath the cafe-au-lait edged rim.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1765-70
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1770