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Cup with a scene of a scholar in a garden
Cup with a scene of a scholar in a garden

Cup with a scene of a scholar in a garden

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze and overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 1 7/8 in x Diam. 3 in, H. 4.8 cm x Diam. 7.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62P211
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
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Tea Making, 1300–present

To infuse drinkers with vitality, varieties of tea were made according to season and weather conditions. Tea became a part of the aesthetics of the imperial family and educated elite who sought ideal preparation requiring quality mountain spring water, high-quality tea from renowned tea plantations, and the perfect tea ware. Tea making involved pouring boiling water over tea leaves in specially designed pots, from which tea was poured into small cups for individual drinking.