Tea Bowl

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Tea Bowl

Datec. 1770

Made inChina , Asia

MediumHard-paste porcelain

Dimensions1 7/8 × 3 1/2 in. (4.8 × 8.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Ronald Bourgeault

Object numberB.85.7.2

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionIn 1769, Brigg Fountaine of Norfolk , England, married Mary Hogg, also of Norfolk, and soon after ordered a service of Chinese porcelain. This tea bowl features their coats of arms in combination.
ProvenanceRonald Bourgeault, Hampton, New Hampshire; given to MFAH, 1985.

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