Punch Bowl

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CultureChinese

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Punch Bowl

Datec. 1920–1940

Made inChina , Asia

MediumHard-paste porcelain with enamel

Dimensions6 5/8 × 16 1/4 in. diameter (16.8 × 41.3 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.54.19

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Bayou Bend

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DescriptionThe large punch bowl was probably made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1926, which was celebrated in Philadelphia.
ProvenanceVirginia B. Smith, by April 10, 1950; [Ginsburg & Levy, New York, 1950–1954]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, December 13, 1954; given to MFAH.
Exhibition History"Theta Charity Antiques Show", Albert Thomas Convention Center, Houston, September 25–29, 1985 (LN:85.31)

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