Tea bowl stand

Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States

Under ideal circumstances, tea was meant to be drunk from specially designed bowls while the partakers were surrounded by beautiful objects. This lacquered object served as a stand for holding one of these bowls.

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Details

Title: Tea bowl stand
Date Created: Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
Location Created: Southern China
Physical Dimensions: H. 3 5/16 in x Diam. 7 1/4 in, H. 8.4 cm x Diam. 18.4 cm
Type: Decorative Arts
Medium: Lacquer on wood and fabric
Credit Line: Museum purchase, B76M3

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