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Soup Bowl (Japan)

This is a Soup Bowl. It was manufactured by Arita Porcelain Company and distributed by Bloomingdale's. We acquired it in 1986. Its medium is gilt, enameled porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Bloomingdale's. It is credited Gift of Bloomingdale's.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 4 x 22.8 cm (1 9/16 in. x 9 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside, in gold: ARITA / [in rectangular box:] ANGELA CUMMINGS / 91006 / JAPAN

Cite this object as

Soup Bowl (Japan); Manufactured by Arita Porcelain Company; Distributed by Bloomingdale's (United States); gilt, enameled porcelain; H x diam.: 4 x 22.8 cm (1 9/16 in. x 9 in.); Gift of Bloomingdale's; 1986-26-3

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