Cup, Porcelain Item Number: 45KI765/P14-49 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

AMEC Analysis: Part: Whole Pattern: Asian Comments: This piece consists of two fragments with green Asian patterned decoration. Two white porcelain cup fragments. Exterior is decorated with green and brown patterns in representational scenes (floral, cloud, building etc.), probably transfer printed. Approximately two-thirds of cup is present. Larger fragment labeled 45KI765/P14-49a, smaller fragment labeled 45KI765/P14-49b. Some decoration appears to be worn away. L. Penttila 2/1/2010

Collection Owner

Owned by The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Geographical Search Terms

King County North America Northwest Coast Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Dimension Details

Depth = Thickness. Measurements are of mostly complete fragment. 5.6 g fragment is: L 1.85"; W 1.19". Thickness measured at intact portion of rim.

Credit Line

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Item History

What

Name
Cup, Porcelain
Identification Number
45KI765/P14-49
Type of Item
porcelain cup
Material
porcelain ceramic
Manufacturing Technique
clear glaze and fired
Overall
length 0.0 in, width 0.0 in, height 4.318 in, diameter 7.9502 in, circumference 0.0 in, weight 91.30153591 oz

Who

Field Collector
Inc. AMEC Earth and Environmental

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on November 8, 2005

Other

Accession Number
2008-177
Classification
Site Type: Historic Debris Scatter/ConcentrationSite Type: Historic Object(s)
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
2
Excavated By
Rooke, Lara
Site Number
45-KI-765
Unit
Area P14
Object Category
Ceramic
Object Sub Category
Porcelain