A set of Chinese export porcelain with the image of a dove and the initials MWT for Mercy Wood Tyler of Massachusetts who owned the set. Saucers are curved into small bowls.
Provenance Narrative This tea set was originally purchased and owned by Mercy Wood Tyler of Massachusetts. The original bill still exists. Tyler paid $13.00 for this set.
Place Made China
Signatures/Marks "MWT"
1814
Ceramic
5.5in
94.41.11
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024
Where you'll find this
DAR Museum
Permanent collection