Teacup [Teal]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.455

Maker

Noritake
Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Description

White china teacup with straight sides and triangular handle. The base of the cup is 40 mm and has the Noritake China logo on it (an "N" in a leafy wreath). The sides are straight and get wider until they reach an 80 mm diameter at the rim. The handle is triangular with the top parallel to the rim of the cup. There is a gold trim down the centre of the handle and around the rim. "TEAL" and the TEAL logo of a stylised flying fish (Maroro) are inscribed in gold on the front.

Marks

TEAL Logo
NORITAKE CHINA / N / JAPAN Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic

Collection

Solent Collection

Credit Line

Noritake et al. Teacup [Teal], 2004.455. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cup Teacup Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Service T&E Drinking Vessels

Production place

Japan East Asia Asia

Subject

Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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