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Purple Bird Tea Bowls and Saucers
Purple Bird Tea Bowls and Saucers
Purple Bird Tea Bowls and Saucers
Purple Bird Tea Bowls and Saucers

Purple Bird Tea Bowls and Saucers

Manufacturer (Dresden, Germany, founded 1710)
Datec. 1755
Object NameTea Bowl and Saucer
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionCochrane Collection, presented in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024717
Keywords
About MeTwo tea bowls and matching saucers with pale brown cafe-au-lait exteriors and interiors decorated with detailed purple birds (lapwing, jay, woodcock and turkey) on a white ground. These are very early examples of ornithological decoration, which was to become very popular in Europe.
More About Me
These bowls, pale brown on the outside and white inside with details of purple birds show early examples of ornithological decoration including lapwings, jays, woodcock and turkey.
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