Tea Bowl 1730 - 1740

These two tea bowls, dating from 1730-1740, are an anonymous example of 18th-century Chinese porcelain. The bowls are decorated with colorful hand-painted designs, including a stylized floral pattern and a lively rooster, a popular motif in Chinese art. The delicate nature of the design work, coupled with the white porcelain background, is reminiscent of the Qing Dynasty's influence on ceramics. These bowls, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, are a tangible reminder of the enduring appeal of Chinese porcelain in the Western world during the 18th century.