Object Record
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Metadata
Accession Number |
1990.7.1 |
Object Name |
Service, Tea |
Tag Line |
Tan ceramic tea set that is made up of a small teapot, six cups, and two saucers. |
Collection |
Chinese History |
Description |
Tan ceramic tea set that is made up of a small teapot, six cups, and two saucers. See below for individual artifact details. 1990.7.1a: Tan ceramic teapot with dark brown Chinese character and other designs. There is a wicker handle that is attached to the sides. 1990.7.1b: teapot lid 1990.7.1c-h: small tan cups (no handle) with brown designs/Chinese characters. Varying degrees of condition. Some have visible repairs. 1990.7.1i-j: small ceramic saucer with red patterning on the rim. The manufacturer's mark on the bottom (see inscription). |
Provenance |
Owned by an elderly Chinese man that lived in the Chinese Masonic Lodge/Hall until it was torn down in the 1950s. The tea set was left wrapped in a Chinese newspaper on the doorstep of the donor (thought to have been a thank you for being kind and helping him throughout the years). |
Material |
Ceramic/Wicker |
Dimensions |
H-14.5 W-15 Dia-35 cm |
Dimension Details |
Above dimensions are that of 1990.7.1a (with 1990.7.1b). See below for addition artifacts dimensions 1990.7.1c-h: 6 (h) x 22 (d) 1990.7.1i-j: 2 (h) x 24 (d) |
Inscription Text |
Mayanware Mayer China 1 Est. 1881 1 Curtis 18 Patented |
Subjects |
Dishes Tea Service Cup Teapot Teacup |
Additional Information |
https://www.rosslandmuseum.ca/chinesehistory |
Source |
Bernice Lambert |