A rare Lowestoft porcelain teabowl and saucer, transfer printed with the mandarin on a bridge pattern, C1775.
The Teabowl measures 7.9cm (3″) in diameter and stands 4.7cm (1 7/8″) high. It is in good condition with only a flea bite chip to the rim.
The saucer measures 12.3cm (4 13/16″) in diameter. It is also in good condition except for a shallow chip to the rim. It is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration.
Both parts are unmarked.
For an example of this pattern in the Victoria and Albert Museum click here: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O228911/teacup-coffee-cup-lowestoft-porcelain-factory/
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