Punch Bowl, 1780-1784
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This "Hong" bowl shows a panoramic view of foreign merchants' offices, warehouses, and living spaces in Guangzhou, China, in the late 18th century. Flags of each merchant's nation fly in front of their trading offices. These merchants brought these souvenir bowls back to the West and used them for serving punch. Potters produced this bowl before the newly independent United States established trade with China.
This "Hong" bowl shows a panoramic view of foreign merchants' offices, warehouses, and living spaces in Guangzhou, China, in the late 18th century. Flags of each merchant's nation fly in front of their trading offices. These merchants brought these souvenir bowls back to the West and used them for serving punch. Potters produced this bowl before the newly independent United States established trade with China.
Artifact
Punch bowl
Date Made
1780-1784
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.93.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Diameter: 14.375 in
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