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Dish, one of a pair
Dish, one of a pair

Dish, one of a pair

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1723-1735
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with a glaze
DimensionsH. 5/8 in Diam. 3 1/8 in, H. 1.5 cm x Diam. 7.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70P33.a
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
MarkingsYongzheng mark and underglaze-blue six character mark in two columns
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Tea Making, 1300–present

To infuse drinkers with vitality, varieties of tea were made according to season and weather conditions. Tea became a part of the aesthetics of the imperial family and educated elite who sought ideal preparation requiring quality mountain spring water, high-quality tea from renowned tea plantations, and the perfect tea ware. Tea making involved pouring boiling water over tea leaves in specially designed pots, from which tea was poured into small cups for individual drinking.